06/02/2026
A year ago, we pulled up some extra chairs and started something new: our Community Advisory Committee. We’ve learned more than we could have guessed, and as we step into Year Two, there’s fresh leadership and plenty of space for new voices to join us at the table.
The CAC is here to be a real bridge between the people doing the work and the folks making the decisions—a group that takes what’s happening on the ground and turns it into guidance that actually matters. By showing up, sharing ideas, and rolling up their sleeves on projects, this committee keeps our standards high, our community strong, and our focus right where it belongs: on people.
Meet our new Chair: Clara Akwarandu.
Clara was one of the first to sign up when the committee formed and she’s been a pillar of the CAC, helping to shape its goals and vision, and is ready to lead.
Outside of her work with us, Clara also serves as the Director of Community & Partnerships at the Nanny Relief Fund, and is pursuing a Master’s in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Family and Community Services. Her work is centered on building the support systems children, families, and our professional community actually need. We are so excited for her to step into this role and can’t wait to see how the CAC flourishes under her leadership.
To Emily, Alene, Cynthia, Monique, and Lissah: thank you for building Year One with us. You jumped in, trusted the vision, and every single one of you helped us to build this committee into something real.
And now, the table’s getting bigger.
We’re adding new voices to the committee, and applications are open through June 30. We want career nannies, NCS pros, educators, and advocates whose work or lives have touched the caregiving community — especially those bringing lived experience from communities this industry tends to overlook.
Swipe through to meet Clara and the cohort who built Year One, and details about how to apply. 🧡
