Board of Directors
2022-23 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
Tricia Goulet
Vice-Chair
The Department of Health, St. Lucie County
Linda Halpin
Secretary
Department of Children & Families
Brian Bauer
Member-At-Large CareerSource of the Research Coast
Kristy Contreras
Treasurer Marine Bank and Trust
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
Myrna Rodriguez
Member since October 2008 Director of Head Start
Dawna Guiel
Member since May 2022 Director FDLRS Galaxy St. Lucie County School District
Samantha Taylor
Private Sector Member since June 2022 Program Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLC, IRC, and OKC
Robert McPatlan
Member since May 2022 Community Development Administrator Department of Children & Families
Eutelyn Allen
Member Appointed by Board of County Commissioners since November 2022
Elizabeth Lappert
Member since January 2023 Director of Child Development IRSC
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.
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