Coordinating Council

SDMFC’s 2024 Coordinating Council

NAME	ORGANIZATION	EMAIL
Abigail Avila	SDUSD Community Schools	aavila2@sandi.net
Claudine Casillas	KPBS GI Film Festival	ccasillas@kpbs.org
Connie Vasquez*	MCCS-MCRD	connie.vasquez@usmc.mil
Heather Mattei-Francis	Operation Homefront	heather.mattei@operationhomefront.org
Keshia Javis-Jones	Foundation for Women Warriors	kjavisjones@f4ww.org
Madisen Ferras	San Diego County	madisen.ferras@sdcounty.ca.gov
Patricia Marino	Fleet & Family Support Center	patricia.l.marino2.ctr@us.navy.mil
Tracy Owens	Support the Enlisted Project (STEP)	tracy.owens@stepsocal.org

(* Denotes CC Chair)

SDMFC’s Staff:

SDMFC DIRECTOR: SAY San Diego- sdmilitaryfamilycollaborative@gmail.com

Click here to view the SDMFC Governance Guidelines

Click here to view the Coordinating Council Roles & Responsibilities

Convening Links and Notes!

Missed a convening or want to go back and get a recap? Links to the recording, powerpoints, and resources are found in our blog!

Navigating A Government Shutdown

A government shutdown can bring a lot of uncertainty and stress, especially if this is your first time experiencing one. Please take a deep breath and know you’re not alone.

We’ve put together the one-sheets below with resources to help guide you through this time. As you navigate the days ahead, remember to take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Navigating Government Shutdown dtd 30 Jan 2026: Please note that this will change as we get updates. For “services expected to remain available”, these were services available during the last shutdown.

Veteran Field Guide to Government Shutdown (VA)

If you are feeling anxiety and or want to plan ahead to make sure your 2026 is off on the right foot, we highly recommend you connect with a financial counselor at your nearest military installation. For a list of financial counselors and other resources, please check out our January convening blog page.

If you need support or access to resources, the SAY San Diego Military Family Resource Center is here to help. You can reach them at mfrc@saysandiego.org

DONATIONS

SDMFC works year-round to meet your needs as a collaborative through our bi-monthly newsletters, Action Teams, Membership Opportunities, and Monthly Convenings. Consider supporting our efforts in the coming year by

DONATING NOW!

Thanks for helping us make a difference in the military and veteran-connected community! All donations are welcome and appreciated.

SDMFC 2025 Membership

Looking to become an SDMFC Member or to renew your membership in 2025? You came to the right place! Are you a current member, would like to become a member, or want to know what it means to be an SDMFC member?

See the newest information to SDMFC Membership!

SDMFC CONVENING

Did you miss a convening? Check out our past convenings: CLICK HERE

Convenings are held on the 4th Friday of the month at 10 a.m. Mark your calendars!

TOPIC: Families of the Move: How to Prepare for the PCS Season
WHEN: Friday, 27 February 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m
LOCATION: National University (9388 Lightwave Ave., San Diego, CA 92123)
PARKING: Free in parking lot
WHO: Military-connected organizations, agencies, service providers, servicemembers, and families; open to SDMFC members and non-members alike.

Our location will be switching often in 2025. Please sign up for our updates and to see where we will be throughout the year! CLICK HERE