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Action Council Members

• Barbara Corby, Step By Step Inc. Child Care Center, Executive Director

• Carrie Howard, La Petite Academy, Academy Director

• Christy Stark, Caregiver Connections & Centerstone, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

• Erica Hanke-Young, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Heidi Elliott, Brightpoint & Madison County Alliance for Children and Family, CCR&R Program Manager

• Jennifer Schulz, Centerstone, Marketing Outreach Liaison

• Lisa Brumley, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services/Family Advocate

• Miranda Randolph, Madison CUSD #12, Preventive Initiative Coordinator

• Ruth N. Calvillo Baltazar, GESL Early Learning Partnership, Family Liaison

• Scott Anderson, Office of State Representative Katie Stuart (IL-112), District Staffer

• Stacey Egan, East Alton School District, Principal

• Tapiwa Mupereki, JewelRide LLC, Co-Founder & CEO

• Veneta Wadlow, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, Center Operations Coordinator

Family Council Members

• Ashley Ishum, Granite City (Madison County)

• Cherie Kirkwood, Venice (Madison County)

• Danielle Loftus, Troy (Madison County)

• Dawna Miller, Highland (Madison County)

• Jessica Lewey, Cottage Hills (Madison County)

• Katie Spann, East Alton (Madison County)

• Kelly Brooks, Fairview Heights (St. Clair County)

• Kelly Martin, Fosterburg (Madison County)

• Krystle Huelsmann, Highland (Madison County)

• LaCanya Boyd, Madison (Madison County)

• LaRonda Mathis, Granite City (Madison County)

• Nia Kirkwood, Madison (Madison County)

• Sarah Chavaree, Bethalto (Madison County)

• Sherell Redd, Madison (Madison County)

Adrienne Kaesberg

Adrienne Kaesberg is the Regional Council Manager for Region 41. She is a native Illinoisan, having an opportunity to live and work in both rural and urban settings within the State. Adrienne’s career journey spans over 20 years as a Teacher, Child Care Director, Educational Coach, and most recently as a Head Start Administrator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction.  

Adrienne is an advocate for children and families. She has worked with various community partners, including serving on the executive committee for the Greater East St. Louis Early Learning Partnership. Adrienne is married and has one amazing kiddo named Izaak who keeps her motivated to continue advocating for best practices for children and families.

Malayna Hutchins

Malayna Hutchins (she/her) is the Family & Community Engagement Specialist for Region 41. Malayna is passionate about advocating for the well-being of children and their families. She has a strong background in the child welfare system and holds the belief that every child, regardless of their circumstances, deserves a chance to flourish and reach their full potential.

Malayna lives in Madison County with her husband, three children, and two German Shepherds, Zuko and Jet. When not cheering from the soccer sidelines on the weekend, Malayna enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, and eating Chic-Fil-A.

Cassandra Lee

Cassandra Lee (she/her) is the Region 41 Administrative Support. She has over 18 years of experience in nonprofit support and management. Cassandra has led efforts to address social and systemic changes in communities. She has worked in case management and the education system, collaborating with strong alliances to create environments of collective care and build resources and investments to enrich the conditions that create wellness and health in communities.  

Cassandra received a B.A. in Human Resources and an MBA in Business from Lindenwood University. She enjoys living that promotes simplicity in one’s lifestyle and making time for self-care, family, and friends. 

Enlaces

• Cobertura de prensa de la Región 41 (inglés)

• Región 41: Grupo de Facebook (inglés)

• Notas de las últimas reuniones del Comité (inglés)

• Ver Informe de Datos Regionales (inglés)

• Preguntas Frecuentes

Miembros del Comité de Acción 

• Barbara Corby, Step By Step Inc. Child Care Center, Executive Director

• Carrie Howard, La Petite Academy, Academy Director

• Christy Stark, Caregiver Connections & Centerstone, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

• Erica Hanke-Young, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Heidi Elliott, Brightpoint & Madison County Alliance for Children and Family, CCR&R Program Manager

• Jennifer Schulz, Centerstone, Marketing Outreach Liaison

• Lisa Brumley, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services/Family Advocate

• Miranda Randolph, Madison CUSD #12, Preventive Initiative Coordinator

• Ruth N. Calvillo Baltazar, GESL Early Learning Partnership, Family Liaison

• Scott Anderson, Office of State Representative Katie Stuart (IL-112), District Staffer

• Stacey Egan, East Alton School District, Principal

• Tapiwa Mupereki, JewelRide LLC, Co-Founder & CEO

• Veneta Wadlow, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, Center Operations Coordinator

Miembros del Comité Familiar

• Ashley Ishum, Granite City (Madison County)

• Cherie Kirkwood, Venice (Madison County)

• Danielle Loftus, Troy (Madison County)

• Dawna Miller, Highland (Madison County)

• Jessica Lewey, Cottage Hills (Madison County)

• Katie Spann, East Alton (Madison County)

• Kelly Brooks, Fairview Heights (St. Clair County)

• Kelly Martin, Fosterburg (Madison County)

• Krystle Huelsmann, Highland (Madison County)

• LaCanya Boyd, Madison (Madison County)

• LaRonda Mathis, Granite City (Madison County)

• Nia Kirkwood, Madison (Madison County)

• Sarah Chavaree, Bethalto (Madison County)

• Sherell Redd, Madison (Madison County)

Adrienne Kaesberg

Adrienne Kaesberg (ella/la) es la Gerente Regional del Comité para la Región 41. Es originaria de Illinois y tiene la oportunidad de vivir y trabajar tanto en entornos rurales como urbanos dentro del estado. El recorrido profesional de Adrienne abarca más de 20 años como maestra, directora de cuidado infantil, entrenadora educativa y, más recientemente, como administradora de Head Start. Tiene una licenciatura en Educación Infantil y una maestría en Programas de Estudios e Instrucción.

Adrienne es una defensora de los niños y las familias. Ha trabajado con varios socios de la comunidad, incluida su participación en el comité ejecutivo de la Alianza de Aprendizaje Temprano de Greater East St. Louis (Greater East St. Louis Early Learning Partnership). Adrienne está casada y tiene un hijo increíble llamado Izaak que la mantiene motivada para seguir abogando por las mejores prácticas para los niños y las familias.

Malayna Hutchins

Malayna Hutchins (ella/la) es la Especialista en Participación Familiar y Comunitaria de la Región 41. A Malayna le apasiona defender el bienestar de los niños y sus familias. Tiene una sólida experiencia en el sistema de bienestar infantil y cree que cada niño, independientemente de sus circunstancias, merece una oportunidad de prosperar y alcanzar su máximo potencial.

Malayna vive en el Condado de Madison con su marido, sus tres hijos y dos pastores alemanes, Zuko y Jet. Cuando no está animando en el campo de fútbol el fin de semana, Malayna disfruta de pasar tiempo con su familia, ir de compras y comer Chic-Fil-A.

Cassandra Lee

Cassandra Lee (ella/la) es el Asistente Administrativo de la Región 41. Tiene más de 18 años de experiencia en apoyo y administración de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Cassandra ha liderado esfuerzos para abordar los cambios sociales y sistémicos en las comunidades. Ha trabajado en la gestión de casos y el sistema educativo, colaborando con fuertes alianzas para crear entornos de atención colectiva y construir recursos e inversiones para enriquecer las condiciones que fomentan el bienestar y la salud en las comunidades.

Cassandra recibió una licenciatura en Recursos Humanos y un MBA en Negocios de la Universidad de Lindenwood. Disfruta de una vida que promueve la sencillez en el estilo de vida y dedica tiempo al cuidado personal, la familia y los amigos.