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Partnership Carson City (PCC) is fortunate to have two, leadership “teams” guiding coalition staff: 

Under the guidance of the Steering Committee, the original PCC was initially formed in 2005 under Mayor Marv Teixeira to combat methamphetamine in Carson City.  This committee brings together the key stakeholders in our community,  including elected officials, and community leaders.    As meth use subsided, and other drugs came on the radar, PCC joined forces with the local non profit agency, the Community Council on Youth, and the newly formed coalition retained the name Partnership Carson City.  Meeting evert month, the Steering Committee, chaired by Mayor Bob Crowell,  acts as the advisors to the coalition, and lends their collective support and expertise to accomplishing PCC’s mission supporting a safe and healthy community.

The Executive Board was formed when Partnership Carson City, first known as “Community Council on Youth” incorporated in 1989.    Many of the original board members are still committed to the coalition’s mission, and are joined by new members since the organization changed to PCC in 2009.  The Executive Board, under the leadership of current president Dr. Jack Araza,  is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the organization, and provides guidance and oversight to the staff.

PCC’s staff is comprised of Kathlyn Bartosz, part time Executive Director,  Linda Lang, part time Fiscal Manager, Jessica Paz-Cedillos, part time Program and Grant Manager, and Antonio Gudino, part time Training and Technical Assistant.  By maximizing the use of dedicated community volunteer task forces, the staff is able to keep PCC’s operating expenses under 8% of the coalition’s budget while increasing support of local community services, and community education programs.