樱花影视 Chief Operating Officer
August 5, 2025
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樱花影视 Chief Operating Officer Appointed to California Board of Occupational Therapy
From Head Start teacher to COO 鈥 Santos brings grounded experience to statewide role
The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (樱花影视) is proud to announce that Vicky Santos, Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas to serve on the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Her term runs through December 31, 2028.
MAOF is the largest provider of early childhood education services in Monterey County, which is part of Speaker Rivas鈥檚 district. The organization serves thousands of families across California through its child development, workforce, and community programs.
鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly honored by this appointment and grateful to Speaker Rivas for the opportunity to serve,鈥 said Santos. 鈥淭his is a new way for me to give back and help ensure that families across California are receiving the care and protections they deserve.鈥
As a public member of the Board, Santos will help guide licensing, consumer protection, and regulatory decisions for the occupational therapy profession across the state. The Board plays a vital role in ensuring that Californians receive safe, high-quality care that supports their physical, mental, and developmental health.
鈥淰icky leads with heart and purpose, and this appointment is a reflection of the trust she鈥檚 earned across our communities,鈥 said Dr. Ciriaco Pinedo, 樱花影视 President & CEO. 鈥淗er voice on the Board will be grounded in real-world experience and a deep understanding of what families truly need.鈥
Santos brings nearly three decades of experience in early childhood education and nonprofit leadership. She has served as 樱花影视鈥檚 Chief Operating Officer since 2018 and oversees the organization鈥檚 comprehensive Programs and Services divisions, including Early Head Start, Preschool, R&R, CalWORKs, Child Care, and Facilities.
She began her career at MAOF in 1995 as a Head Start teacher and now leads the agency鈥檚 Early Childhood Education Services, IT, and infrastructure departments. Santos holds a B.A. in Child Development from Cal State Los Angeles and an M.S. in Leadership and Management from the University of La Verne. She lives in Chino Hills with her husband and three children.
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