Laura A. Romero Administrative Assistant Laura Romero has been an Administrative Assistant with WestEd's Center for Prevention and Early Intervention since 1998. Her primary responsibilities include supporting the coordination and implementation of the statewide Early Start Institute trainings and the Annual Family Resource Center and Network Conference. Romero also supports the agency's Early Start Personnel Development Scholarship Fund, providing technical assistance to the field regarding availability of funds and application processing. Before joining WestEd, Romero served as banquet captain, providing customer service and banquet planning, and as an assistant to the chef at Arco Arena, where she coordinated a variety of events including awards, dinners, and press conferences. Romero is a member of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals, which helps her further improve the quality and promote the cost-effectiveness of meetings. Romero received an AA in management from American River College. Tel: 916.492.4018 916.492.4004 Email: lromero@wested.org Mailing Address: 1000 G Street, Suite 500 Sacramento, California 95814-0892 Project Work: California Comprehensive Center Early Start Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Early Start Institutes Early Start Personnel Development Fund Family Resources and Supports Institute