Manuela (Nelly) Paredes-Walsborn serves as a community representative on the Stanislaus County Children and Families Commission. The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors formally appointed Parades-Walsborn to a three-year term on September 21, 2004. Paredes-Walsborn is an Oakdale resident and a co-founder of a production company. She has a PhD in Philosophy of Communications and a Masters degree in Human Behavior from Honolulu University in Hawaii.

Her community involvement activities include director and co- founder of the 605 Citizen Project, an immigration and citizenship preparation program. She also served as a member of the Naturalization Advisory Council for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of Homeland Security and as a volunteer for the U.S. Department of State, Passport Agency in Los Angeles.

Paredes-Walsborn, a former Telemundo Network television producer, noted author and speaker, is excited about serving on the nine member Commission dedicated to improving the lives of children and families countywide. “I like to be involved in projects that impact the community,” stated Paredes-Walsborn. “I also like to dedicate my life, knowledge and education to increase the opportunity of success and prosperity of others.”