IHSS Advisory Committee

As the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee (IHSSAC), our mission is to implement the goals and objectives of the IHSS program by:

  • Advising the Board of Supervisors, Community Services Agency, and the Public Authority on issues concerning the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program;
  • Advocating and providing recommendations regarding IHSS;
  • Offering options and choices for IHSS recipients and providers; and
  • Enriching and supporting the IHSS program.

The IHSS Advisory Committee is a citizen body comprised of current and or past IHSS consumers, care providers, and advocates for seniors and disabled persons. IHSS Advisory Committee members are appointed by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors.

Meetings are held at Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 19, Modesto, CA 95355 - Click here for directions.

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The In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee is seeking new members who can provide valuable input about the IHSS program. IHSS Advisory Committee Recruitment Flyer

Meetings are held at Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 19, Modesto, CA 95355 - Click here for directions.

Our Members

Photo of Silvia Soberanis

In 1975, I worked in Aeronautics with Lockheed Martin, and in 1977 with Nasa Life Sciences Space Shuttle Projects for 18 Years as a drafter to mechanical designer developers.

In 1995, I was a Consultant team member of "ISO Auditor" implementing reliability engineering, purchasing, shipping, document control, and quality departments for four successful pre-IPO companies - Apple, Extreme Networks, Cisco Solutions, and Brocade Communications Systems.

I have over 20 years of experience in Engineering Services as a Mechanical Designer, and 10 years of experience Engineering Services and Document Control as a Senior ECO Analyst and Product Documentation Specialist familiar with high tech and manufacturing industries. Part of a team, I supported Engineering in product development, release of new products and Manufacturing Engineering with sustaining changes to existing products.

With technical understanding of the design and manufacturing process, I interact productively with others. I am a versatile translator of technical issues to non-technical team members, (e.g. buyers, planners, etc.). I played a very critical role in the writing of engineering change orders, (ECO's), Manufacturing Orders, (MCO's) and Deviations.

From 1975 to 2009, I volunteered at harvest food bank to help set-up food pantries from and throughout San Jose to Mountain View, East Palo Alto and Stanislaus County.

In 2009, I moved to Patterson, took a sabbatical from work, and Volunteered as President of Westside Food Pantry. I helped form an emergency coalition in Patterson, attended city commerce meetings, and helped set-up the HOST House Program as a homeless shelter, later linking them to Salvation Army for food deliveries.

I also took classes at Salvation Army to write grants, cross-trained staff at Westside food pantry, Family Food Resource center in Patterson, and worked with the Newman resource center.

Photo of Valerie Mitchell

My name is Valerie Mitchell. I have been Co-Chair of the IHSS Advisory Committee for many years, and stepped up to be Chair Person for the last few years. The committee is very important to the IHSS program.

I am an amputee with other lasting issues from a car accident in 1993 that has caused me to need In- Home Supportive Services. This is just one way I can give back for all they have done for me.

Photo of Gloria Sadeddeen

Hello, my name is Gloria Sadeddeen. I have been an IHSS recipient since 2012 after a stroke. I am so thankful that my daughter could care for me in the comfort of my home with my family and not have to be in a nursing home. I'm hoping the same for others. Thanks IHSS!

Photo of Christina Trott

My name is Christina Trott and I have been an IHSS consumer since April 2021. IHSS has helped me stay at home and be a better single mom to my teenage son. I have been living with multiple sclerosis since 1999, but in recent years I've had to stop working. I am hoping that my personal experiences, work experience, and desire to help others will benefit IHSS and I look forward to the challenge.

Photo of Janet Ward

My name is Janet Ward and I was appointed to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee on December 5, 2017. I've been an In-Home Supportive Services consumer for a few years. I have received some excellent assistance so that I can stay in my home.

I've lived in this area for almost 50 years and have raised 3 daughters and have 4 beautiful grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to 17.

I also am looking forward to building a raised vegetable garden this spring. I am excited about the thought of going into my backyard to pick fresh vegetables for dinner!

I hope to be able to assist on the IHSS Advisory Committee with my knowledge and further growth in our community.

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Photo of Teresa Westfall

Hello, My name is Teresa Westfall. I have had the pleasure of taking care and assisting many IHSS consumers over the years. Helping others is my passion, it’s of upmost importance to be able to help consumers to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. I am fairly new to the advisory board, I intend to provide my input as a provider for the IHSS program. I have raised two great sons whom are grown. I have a 2 year old Shih tzu. My hobbies are friends, making beaded jewelry and crafts.

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