Topic: Community Partnership for Children (CPC)

Kalah Carrasco serves as the Executive Director and coalition coordinator for the Community Partnership for Children (CPC), Grant County's leading early childhood coalition. Born and raised in Silver City, New Mexico, Kalah has long held a passion for supporting young children and strengthening families. Her commitment to early childhood education began early in life and has grown into a career dedicated to creating meaningful, community-wide impact.

Since its founding in 2003, CPC has championed high-quality early childhood support for families with children from birth to age five. As one of seventeen coalitions operating under New Mexico's Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), CPC works to improve childcare access, support the local workforce, and build collaborative solutions that help families and businesses thrive. Kalah leads this work with energy, vision, and a deep belief in the power of early learning to shape a brighter future for Grant County.

Known for her positive attitude and tireless drive, Kalah encourages teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to children's well being. She is inspired daily by her husband and their two sons, with whom she enjoys hiking, fishing, and hunting. With more than 15 years of family adventures and a strong connection to the community she calls home, Kalah brings both professional expertise and personal dedication to her role.

Kalah remains steadfast in her mission to cultivate nurturing environments, expand family resources, and support high-quality early childhood experiences throughout Grant County.

The Rotary Club will meet in the conference room of Gila Regional Medical Center. Visitors should enter through the main entrance. There is a brief "meet and greet", and then the speaker has the floor. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. Lunch is available in the hospital cafeteria. Guests are advised to arrive in the cafeteria well before noon.

Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Since its founding in 1923, the Silver City Rotary Club has provided support and service to numerous non-profit organizations and civic causes in Silver City and Grant County as well as supporting and participating in humanitarian projects sponsored by Rotary International.