Board of Directors
2020-2021 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
Jarrod Trefelner
Chair
Gubernatorial Appointment
Member since February 2013
CenterState Bank
VP, Commercial Loan Officer
Brian Bauer
Vice Chair
Legislatively Designated
Member since February 2017
President/CEO
CareerSource of the Research Coast
Jennifer Nunes
Member-at-Large
Member since April 2016
TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers
Sean Boyle
Treasurer
Legislatively Designated
Member since August 2009
Executive Director
Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
Linda Halpin
Legislatively Designated
Member since January 2018
Department of Children & Families
Members
Terissa C. Aronson
Private Sector
Member since September 2008
President/CEO
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
Laura Barnes
Private Sector
Member since January 2019
Owner – Southern Salt Therapies
Megan Barron
Private for Profit Child Care Provider Representative
Member since October 2018
Director
Sunrise Country Preschool
Petrona Egan
Seacoast Bank
Private Sector Member
Since March 2021
Linda Halpin
Legislatively Designated
Member since January 2018
Department of Children & Families
Jody Hays
Legislatively Designated Member since July 2020 Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System
Carol Hilson
Private Faith-Based Provider
Representative Member since March 2020 Community United Methodist Church Pre-school
Donna Mills
Legislatively Designated
Member since November 2020
St. Lucie County School Board
Myrna Rodriguez
Legislatively Designated
Member since November 2010 The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc., St. Lucie County Head Start
Oz Vazquez
Legislatively Designated
Member since January 2021
Board of County Commissioners Appointment
Sara Whitacre
Legislatively Designated
Member since June 2002
– Indian River State College
Stephen Farinacci
Maverick Boats
Private Sector Member
Since March 2021
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.
VPK AND SCHOOL READINESS ASSISTANCE
PROVIDER ASSISTANCE
