Ryan Pricco
Director of Policy & Advocacy
ryan@childcareawarewa.org
Ryan coordinates all advocacy efforts for Child Care Aware of Washington and is an effective voice in Olympia for children, families and caregivers during the state legislative session. When the Legislature is not in session Ryan focuses on grassroots mobilization, system messaging, representing us at key meetings with state-level partners, staffing the board of trustees’ meetings, and assisting the executive director. Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington.
Michel Nelson
Director of Family & Community Engagement
michel@childcareawarewa.org
Michel joined Child Care Aware of Washington in the fall of 2016 in a new position to expand support for child care and early learning from businesses and diverse community partners. In addition, Michel coordinates Child Care Aware of Washington’s Family Center with the organization’s regional staff. With a background in marketing, membership and communications, she has led efforts in the nonprofit and public sectors that resulted in innovative partnerships and statewide public awareness campaigns. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Washington State University.
Alex Hanel
Mobilization Manager
alex@childcareawarewa.org
Alex joined Child Care Aware of Washington in 2020 and is responsible for coordinating mobilization activities within the CCA of WA system. Working with CCA of WA’s regional partners, he supports the recruitment, training and coordination of local child care advocates, and works to enhance and expand advocacy efforts on behalf of the child care industry statewide. Alex brings experience in communications with nonprofit childhood development programs, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Studies from Saint Louis University.
Cameron Joy-Kurtz
Engagement Specialist
cameron@childcareawarewa.org
Cameron joined Child Care Aware of Washington in May 2014. Cameron believes that access to high-quality child care has a multi-generational impact on our communities and our economy. As engagement specialist, Cameron develops innovative outreach strategies to cultivate partnerships between the private, public and nonprofit sectors to improve child care services for Washington’s children. Cameron studied at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and completed his bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Colorado.
Rosie Delcid
Communications Specialist
rosie@childcareawarewa.org
Rosie joined Child Care of Aware of Washington in November 2021 with a background in communications, development, community organizing, and finance. She attends Evergreen State College, where she is working on her Visual Sociology bachelor’s degree. In her studies, she hopes to help BIPOC communities break communication barriers and negative stigmas on mental health by providing culturally relevant therapy and seminars. Rosie is excited to work with the Advocacy, Communications, and Engagement (ACE) team to increase engagement with childcare providers and families around Washington state. When not working or in school, Rosie enjoys spending time re-connecting with her indigenous roots, painting, and recently learning the art of tattooing.