Board of Directors
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Responsibilities of Early Learning Coalitions & Board Members
Coalitions were created to oversee and improve the readiness and successful outcomes of children from birth to kindergarten age in the community (F.S. 1002). The governor appoints the Chair and two additional private sector members. A maximum of 19 members may serve on the Coalition board.
Board Roles & Expectations (PDF)
Executive Committee
Officers

Terissa C. Aronson
Vice Chairwoman
Private Sector
Member since September 2008
President/CEO
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Prashanth Pilly
Secretary Member since October 2023 IRSC President Representative

Brian Bauer
Member-At-Large President/CEO CareerSource of the Research Coast

Carol Hilson
Private Faith-Based Provider
Representative Member since March 2020 Community United Methodist Church Pre-school
Members

Terissa C. Aronson
Private Sector
Member since September 2008
President/CEO
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce

Megan Barron
Private for Profit Child Care Provider Representative
Member since October 2018
Director
Sunrise Country Preschool

Carol Hilson
Private Faith-Based Provider
Representative Member since March 2020 Community United Methodist Church Pre-school

Donna Mills, PhD
Legislatively Designated
Member since November 2020
St. Lucie County School Board

Brian Bauer
Member-At-Large since February 2017 CareerSource of the Research Coast
Eutelyn Allen
Member Appointed by Board of County Commissioners since November 2022
Dawna Guiel
Member since May 2022 Director FDLRS Galaxy St. Lucie County School District
Dr. Prashanth Pilly
Member since October 2023 IRSC President Representative
Samantha Taylor
Private Sector Member since June 2022 Program Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLC, IRC, and OKC
Sean Boyle
Member since August 2009 Children Services Council
Kristy Contreras
Member since June 2022 Jeremiah Baron & Co.
Robert McPartlan
Member since May 2022 Community Development Administrator Department of Children & Families
Lisa Chiong
Member since February 2024 Department of Health
Arlene Dobison
Member since March 2024 Headstart ALPI
Ashley LiBetti
Member since June 2024 Principal Consultant Pillars Research + Strategy
Board Openings
The Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County is currently seeking volunteer candidates for private-sector business member positions on the Board of Directors.
If you are interested in learning more about the Coalition and requirements for private sector membership, please contact Tony Loupe, CEO, at 772-595-6424.