BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Directors
STAFF
Robin Phillips
Oversees the organization and coordinates with stakeholder partners and state government
Amanda Schwartz
Oversees daily operations, outreach and management of T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI and the CDAScholarship Project
Ashley McLaughlin
Assists the CEO, Board of Directors, and Chief Business Officer in maintaining fiscal transparency and accounting standards
Beth Ann Lang
Oversees all training and technical assistance, T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI, and CDA Scholarship Project
Chiala Watkins Reed
Oversees statewide training, Health and Wellness projects, and Community Impact services including concierge referral services for families and employers, and employer services supporting workforce recruitment, retention, and workplace satisfaction.
Christine Kelly
Provides accounting support for the organization
Courtney Anselmo
Manages daily functions of the CDA Scholarship Project working directly with participants as they earn their national credential
Jill Gehner
Provides daily support and assistance to the scholarship team
Jonni McCaslin
Manages a variety of training, technical assistance, and coaching contracts while also co-managing Show Me Child Care Resources, a child care provider and administrator resource portal
Katelyn Mayer
Works as a concierge service department lead, ensuring excellent customer service and support to families, child care providers, and community business partners
Kimberly Clair
Provides high-level leadership and guidance to the organization’s HR operations.
Lauri Choate
Manages health and wellness initiatives, training, technical assistance, and coaching contracts while also co-managing Show Me Child Care Resources, a child care provider and administrator resource portal
Mary Dobson
Provides accounting and office support for the organization
Michael Austrin
Analyzes and generates reports related to the current child care landscape and the organization’s impact on the overall early child care system
Misty O’Keefe
Oversees financial and business operations and Show Me Business and Leadership Services
Susan McNeal
Works directly with T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI Scholarship recipients and sponsors to
assist in earning college credit hours and degrees.