Rashelle Carreon
Rashelle was born and raised in Sacramento. After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, she attended Cal Poly Pomona for her teaching credential and then received her Master’s degree in Teacher Leadership from St. Mary’s College. Rashelle says she joined the CRC Board of Directors because she believes that “literacy at a young age is very important and children should be provided with multiple opportunities to express themselves through art, dance, movement, song and especially through play.” Rashelle has 23 years of experience teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grade. She has lived in Napa since 2003 and in her spare time enjoys reading, hiking, and cooking with her son.
Megan Conroy
Megan Conroy was born in Beaufort, South Carolina and grew up in Atlanta Georgia. She has lived in Napa for the past four years and has three children: Katie, Jack, and Molly. Megan has taught for nineteen years in both public and independent schools in South Carolina and in California. Her teaching experiences range from Kindergarten through grade 8. While in college, Megan volunteered in the family day care center and spent some summer vacations working in centers in San Francisco. Through this experience, and having three children of her own, she has always had a deep interest and respect for the importance of quality childcare. Megan holds a BA in Humanities from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of San Francisco.
Deborah Elliott
Deborah Elliott has lived in Napa for the past 10 years with her husband and two young children. Deborah is an Environmental Resource Specialist with Napa County and works on sustainability programs including water and energy conservation and the Green Business Program. She holds a B.S. degree in Environmental Science from U.C. Davis and is a graduate of Leadership Napa Valley Class 27. Deborah used CRC’s Resource and Referral program when looking for childcare for her children and wants to continue to promote the importance of quality childcare in Napa County.
Victoria C. Morgese, MD
Victoria had been practicing pediatric medicine in the Napa Valley since 1993, up until her recent retirement in June of 2021. She attended medical school at Loma Linda University followed by her specialty training in Pediatrics. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the Napa County Medical Society and of the California Medical Association. Victoria has been active in multiple committees in the past including, but not limited to, the School Health Committee (Co-Chair 2001 to 2017), Napa Valley Breastfeeding Coalition, Children’s Mobile Health Advisory Committee, Childhood Obesity Treatment Program Steering Committee, Medical Executive Committee, QVMC and Napa Operations Committee, Meritage Medical Network. She has also been committee Chairman for the Obstetrics/Newborn/Pediatric Department at QVMC twice over the past 20 years. Victoria is married with two children who were born and raised in the Napa Valley. She herself went to CRC as a young working mother seeking help with daycare and had a very positive experience. She would like to encourage and assist with advancing child care options and support for families in the Napa Valley, including education and awareness for early childhood behavioral and developmental needs.
Gabriela Narvaez
Gabriela “Gaby” Narvaez, born and raised in Napa, is an experienced childcare provider with a diverse professional background. She discovered her passion for caring for children through babysitting jobs and pursued a career in child development and nursing. Gaby dedicated ten years to ophthalmology before deciding to become a stay-at-home parent. During the COVID pandemic, she expanded her family to three children. Motivated by her love for children, Gaby embarked on the journey of opening her own childcare home, aiming to provide a nurturing and educational environment for all children. CRC has played a crucial role in supporting her through becoming a licensed childcare provider and with the resources since. Gaby recognizes the immense value of early childcare education and is passionate about providing a nurturing environment that promotes the growth and development of young children. With dedication, compassion, and a genuine commitment to children’s well-being, Gaby Narvaez creates a warm and loving space for their growth.
RYAN PIO RODA
Ryan’s experience includes more than 17 years of progressive growth and meaningful contributions in operations, finance and accounting roles with broad industry knowledge of finance, technology, insurance, and the wine industry. Ryan is currently the Founder and CEO of Nth Level Finance Corp. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco and is a CPA in the state of California. Ryan and his family are actively involved in various community efforts and charitable events throughout the Bay Area.
MEGAN ZACCARIA
Megan is a CPA with a diverse professional background in accounting, banking and the wine industry. She graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting. Megan began her career with Grant Thornton, LLP providing tax services to various clients leading to her transition to the banking industry where she spent six years at Heritage Oaks Bank in SEC Reporting and Financial Analysis. In 2017, Megan and her family relocated to the Napa Valley where she joined Crimson Wine Group as their SEC Reporting Manager steering her to take on Controller roles at Fior di Sole and her current position as Controller of Sequoia Grove Winery and Vineyards. Her attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to navigate complex financial regulations has made her a crucial asset to financial teams. Megan enjoys living in Napa with her husband, Marc, and two children Jackson and Avery and admires the community of child care providers and supporters in the valley.
