NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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City Council
Amy K. Aller, City Clerk
Jerry P. Dyer, Mayor
Reappointment
New Appointment
Name of person replaced: Nicole Turpin
Nicholas Lutton
(Executive Representative)
Disability Advisory Board
Through June 30, 2027
City Council 7130/2026
NICK LUTTON
Qualif
ication Summary
Offering Child & Youth Care Support, Evaluating Behavioral Changes, Assessing & Meeting Parent Needs.
Mission-driven and detail-oriented leader with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, systems advocacy, and community engagement across California’s developmental disability, special health care, and youth mentorship sectors. Accomplished in providing parent-to-parent support, strategic program leadership, and cross-sector partnerships. Skilled in building stakeholder relationships, policy simplification, grant management, and driving systemic change at the regional and state levels.
Core Competencies
• Behavioral & Mental Health • Community & Families Engagement • Key Relationship Development
• Parent Mentor Program Implementation • Special Health Care Needs • Cross-functional Collaboration
• Psychological Treatment Planning • Planning & Execution Events/Meetings • Customer Service & Support
• Sponsorships Management • Microsoft Office Suite 365 • Policy Simplification for Families Professional Experience
State Council on Developmental Disabilities — Sequoia Regional Office, Fresno, CAFeb 2026 – Present
Regional Office Manager (Gubernatorial Appointment)
▪ Serve as the Regional Office Manager overseeing SCDD’s Sequoia Region, covering seven Central Valley counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare. ▪ Lead regional advocacy, outreach, and capacity-building efforts to advance the rights and inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. ▪ Chair and participate in Early Childhood Transition (ECT) Review Committees for Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) and Kern Regional Center (KRC).
▪ Develop and maintain partnerships with regional centers, county agencies, community-based organizations, school districts, and legislative offices to address systemic barriers. ▪ Oversee Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) and Local Volunteer Advisory Council (LVAC) member recruitment, onboarding, and engagement in support of SCDD’s state plan. ▪ Supervise regional office staff and manage program implementation, reporting, and compliance in accordance with SCDD priorities and state guidelines.
▪ Represent SCDD Sequoia Region at public forums, legislative briefings, and statewide interagency meetings to amplify community voice and drive systems-level change.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, Fresno, CA Sep 2022 – Feb 2026 Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
▪ Provided executive-level leadership to one of the largest BBBS affiliates in California, overseeing operations serving Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare counties with over 4,000 youth annually. ▪ Directed daily operations including program delivery, staff supervision, budget management, compliance, and strategic planning in alignment with BBBSA national standards. ▪ Championed the High School Bigs Program, a school-based mentoring initiative in partnership with 21 unified school districts, providing weekly one-to-one mentoring throughout the academic year.
▪ Cultivated and stewarded relationships with legislators, funders, and community partners; represented the agency at state legislative events including SCR 109 and ACR 121 recognition in January 2026.
▪ Led fundraising strategy, development operations, and donor engagement to sustain and grow organizational revenue and community impact.
▪ Oversaw Bigs with Badges and Lunch Buddies programs, expanding law enforcement and school-based mentoring across the Central Valley.
Family Voices of California, Fresno, CA Sep 2022 – Present Program Manager
▪ Support programs by providing information, education, technical assistance, and peer support to families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and the professionals who serve them.
▪ Ensure timely execution of projects through effective program management, scheduling, and reporting.
▪ Assist with successful execution of Health Summit & Legislative Day projects through strategic planning and coordination.
▪ Examine all FVCA staff reports for grantors to render insight regarding services and performance. ▪ Gather quantitative and qualitative data to complete all funding-related reports and paperwork. ▪ Provide informational and educational training, including symposiums for parents and professionals on topics related to children with special health care needs. ▪ Deliver family advocacy through education for system improvements and provide technical support to assist agencies in building capacity.
Exceptional Parents Unlimited, Fresno, CA Dec 2019 – Sep 2022 Educational Outreach Specialist / Educational Resource Specialist ▪ Increased awareness about medical and developmental challenges by mentoring parents and professionals on IFSPs, IEPs, FBAs, 504’s, Developmental Milestones, Transition, Behavior, ABA Services, Advocacy, the Regional Center system, and the Lanterman Act. ▪ Supervised one-on-one advocacy with families and groups and created legislative analysis materials about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). ▪ Recognized as Lead Trainer for EPU Children’s Center’s Parent Training and Information Center grant servicing 12 counties — the largest in California — after serving thousands of families with children who have complex medical needs and intellectual disabilities. ▪ Met deliverables for OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs), First 5, and DDS (Department of Developmental Services).
▪ Provided evidence-based treatment materials for children by closely coordinating with parents and prioritized activities by offering referrals and linkage to other resources for the child and family.
The County of Fresno, Fresno, CA Nov 2020 – Present
Chairman, Fresno County Behavioral Health Board | Fresno County Child Care and Development Local Planning Council
▪ Supervise the integration, coordination, and quality of clinical and administrative services while adhering to defined regulations.
▪ Deliver highly effective assistance and support to the Director of Behavioral Health in cooperation with cross-functional departments and outside agencies. ▪ Develop and deploy programs, policies, procedures, systems, budgets, and subordinate staff to achieve planned objectives.
▪ Manage complex caseload while exercising greater independence to prepare various child support matters.
Education
Police Academy Graduate, General Law, POST #10940 | Fresno City College, Fresno, CA A.A. Criminology | Corona Del Mar High School, Newport Beach, CA Certifications & Licenses
MGM Resorts International Diversity Champion
Food Production Manager / ServSafe Food Protection Manager Instructor, Credential ID 12153700 California Food Handlers Card / ServSafe Food Protection Manager Instructor POST AICC Certification
Professional Memberships
Member, California Autism Professional Training and Information Network Member, Office of Administrative Hearings Advisory Committee Member, Fresno County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee Editorial Board Member, Pediatrics (American Academy of Pediatrics)