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 2012-2013

Executive Officers

 

Burton Wade, President
J.P. Morgan Chase

Stalanda Butcher, Past President
SFMC- School Based Health Center

Bonnie Robinette, President Elect
The Robinette Firem, A Professional Accounting Corporation

Wendy Gentry, Treasurer
Community Volunteer – Parent

Mary Kate Smith, Secretary

Community Volunteer- RN



 

Board Members

Caroline Cascio, The Wellspring Alliance for Children and Families

Mary Crandall, LA-4 Coordinator for Ouachita Parish Schools

Adrian Fisher, Cognitive Development

Lois Jordan, The Prep Center

Jackie Matthews, Monroe City Schools

Felicia Kostelka, Community Volunteer

Wendy Napoli, Pediatric RN, Community Volunteer- Parent

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

Lisa Richardson, Community Volunteer

Dr. Beth Ricks, Grace Episcopal School

Carlene Riley, Community Volunteer-RN

Jody Stratton, Community Volunteer

Michelle Saucer, United Way of NELA

Donna Underwood, Learning Tech