Everything we do is about making the early care and education system work better for children, families, child care providers, and our communities. Our work is guided by a leadership team that values listening, making informed decisions, and working collaboratively to maximize our impact.
Executive Director
Director of Family & Community Services
Director of Innovation, Programs, and Strategy
Director of Finance and Operations
President
Kari Mailloux, Hutchinson Community Foundation
Vice President
Cornelia Stevens, TOP Early Learning Centers
Treasurer
Lori Downing, Advisors Excel
Secretary
Chiquita Miller, K-State Research and Extension
Directors
Mandi Waugh, Child Start
Karen Elliott, Community Member
Paula Neth, The Family Conservancy
Travis Rickford, Livewell Northwest Kansas
Jeremy Fite, Hilltop Child Development Center
Lisa Newman, K-State Research and Extension
Sarah Elsen, Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas
Natalie McClane, Kansas Department of Education
Lisette Jacobson, University of Kansas School of Medicine
Mary Martha Good, Community Member, Former KS Legislator
Jarvis Doleman, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Eldonna Chesnut, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
Your donation to Child Care Aware of Kansas is an investment in our state's future. Join our efforts towards ensuring accessible, affordable, high-quality child care for every child.
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