Our Mission

"Creating communities where children and families thrive..."
“Coalitions help to create change when everyone around the table begins to own the problem and sees themselves as part of the solution.”
Lynda Gavioli

Board of Directors 2011-2012

Executive Officers

Stalanda Butcher, President
SFMC- School Based Health Center

Wendy Napoli, Past President
Pediatric RN, Community Volunteer – Parent

Burton Wade, President Elect
J.P. Morgan Chase

Wendy Gentry, Treasurer
Community Volunteer – Parent

Dr. Beth Ricks
University of Louisiana, Monroe



 

Board Members

Caroline Cascio
The Wellspring, Alliance for Children and Families

Mary Crandall
LA-4 Coordinator for Ouachita Parish Schools

Janet Durden
United Way of NELA

Beth Emery
Community Volunteer

Adrian Fisher
Cognitive Development

Lois Jordan
The Prep Center

Jackie Matthews
Monroe City Schools

Felicia Kostelka
Community Volunteer

Kristi Jones
Community Volunteer – Parent

Shirish Lal
CenturyLink

Kim Leija
Community Volunteer

Loria Pierce, Advisory Non-voting Member
Office of Behavioral Health Region VIII

Dr. Dona Packer
University of Louisiana-Monroe

Lisa Richardson
Community Volunteer

Mary Kate Smith
Community Volunteer-RN

Bonnie Robinette
The Robinette Firm, A Professional Accounting Corporation

Carlene Rile
Community Volunteer

Donna Underwood
Learning Tech