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Action Council Members

• Alicia Graves, O2B Kids, Teacher

• Catherine Holloway, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Dr. Alexa Tate, Venice CUSD #3, Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Coach

• Heidi Elliott, Brightpoint & Madison County Alliance for Children and Family, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Program Manager

• Jennifer Schultz, Child Advocate, Community Education Volunteer

• Julie Mouser, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, Health Advocate

• Kasey Camren, Wee Care Learning Center, Center Director

• Kayla Mensen, Highland Community School District #5, Director of Latchkey

• Kristen Castleberry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), Research Assistant

• Lauren Jacobs, Madison County Health Department, Health Department Nurse

• Marquia Tyler, Brightpoint, Health and Safety Coach & Community Resources Data Specialist

• Megan Prueter, Edwardsville Public Library, Youth Librarian Director

• Pamela Adams, Child Advocate, Community Education Volunteer

• Paul Gholston, SIP Arts Foundation, Director of Operations

• Samantha Becerra, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, Center Supervisor

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

• Seth Filtz, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, Family Advocate

• Shamyra Brown, Erikson Institute, Home Visiting Specialist

Family Council Members

• Amanda Wilkinson, St. Jacob (Madison County)

• Brianna Kimbro, Granite City (Madison County)

• Capri Griffin, Edwardsville (Madison County)

• Cherie Kirkwood, Venice (Madison County)

• Danielle Loftus, Troy (Madison County)

• Desrea Floyed, Alton (Madison County)

• Ericka Roberson, Granite City (Madison County)

• Haylee Winn, Granite City (Madison County)

• Jazmyne Mcvay, Edwardsville (Madison County)

• Katie Spann, East Alton (Madison County)

• Lindsey Daily, Maryville (Madison County)

• Lindsey Herron, Wood River (Madison County)

• Mercedes Clark, Highland (Madison County)

• Nia Kirkwood, Granite City (Madison County)

• Recie Wilson, Granite City (Madison County)

• Samantha Jolliff, Granite City (Madison County)

• Samantha Watashe, Granite City (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.

Christina Owens

Christina Owens (she/her) is the Family & Community Engagement Specialist for Region 41. Christina has lived and worked in Madison County for the past six years. She is a former family child care provider and center director and has spent the last four years at Brightpoint advocating for equitable access to high-quality Early Childhood experiences for all families. At Brightpoint, she had the privilege of providing backbone support for Early Childhood Collaborations in Madison, Monroe, and Randolph Counties, as well as in East St. Louis. Christina is a certified Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) trainer for Phase 1 of The COFI Way, which develops the capacity of parents and caregivers to be leaders and advocates in their community.  

Christina holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ohio State University and a master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Change. She enjoys spending her free time watching football with her partner, Monte, and going on adventures with their three-year-old son, Louis, and bonus daughter, Ava.

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)

• Boletines de noticias anteriores

• Notas de las últimas reuniones del Comité (inglés)

• Ver Informe de Datos Regionales (IECAM) (inglés)

Miembros del Comité de Acción 

• Alicia Graves, O2B Kids, Teacher

• Catherine Holloway, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Dr. Alexa Tate, Venice CUSD #3, Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Coach

• Heidi Elliott, Brightpoint & Madison County Alliance for Children and Family, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Program Manager

• Jennifer Schultz, Child Advocate, Community Education Volunteer

• Julie Mouser, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, Health Advocate

• Kasey Camren, Wee Care Learning Center, Center Director

• Kayla Mensen, Highland Community School District #5, Director of Latchkey

• Kristen Castleberry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), Research Assistant

• Lauren Jacobs, Madison County Health Department, Health Department Nurse

• Marquia Tyler, Brightpoint, Health and Safety Coach & Community Resources Data Specialist

• Megan Prueter, Edwardsville Public Library, Youth Librarian Director

• Pamela Adams, Child Advocate, Community Education Volunteer

• Paul Gholston, SIP Arts Foundation, Director of Operations

• Samantha Becerra, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, Center Supervisor

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

• Seth Filtz, Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, Family Advocate

• Shamyra Brown, Erikson Institute, Home Visiting Specialist

Miembros del Comité Familiar

• Amanda Wilkinson, St. Jacob (Madison County)

• Brianna Kimbro, Granite City (Madison County)

• Capri Griffin, Edwardsville (Madison County)

• Cherie Kirkwood, Venice (Madison County)

• Danielle Loftus, Troy (Madison County)

• Desrea Floyed, Alton (Madison County)

• Ericka Roberson, Granite City (Madison County)

• Haylee Winn, Granite City (Madison County)

• Jazmyne Mcvay, Edwardsville (Madison County)

• Katie Spann, East Alton (Madison County)

• Lindsey Daily, Maryville (Madison County)

• Lindsey Herron, Wood River (Madison County)

• Mercedes Clark, Highland (Madison County)

• Nia Kirkwood, Granite City (Madison County)

• Recie Wilson, Granite City (Madison County)

• Samantha Jolliff, Granite City (Madison County)

• Samantha Watashe, Granite City (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.

Christina Owens

Christina Owens (ella/la) es la Especialista en Participación Familiar y Comunitaria de la Región 41. Christina ha vivido y trabajado en el condado de Madison durante los últimos seis años. Fue proveedora de cuidado infantil familiar y directora de centro, y durante los últimos cuatro años ha trabajado en Brightpoint promoviendo el acceso equitativo a experiencias de alta calidad en la primera infancia para todas las familias. En Brightpoint, tuvo el privilegio de brindar un apoyo esencial a las iniciativas de colaboración en primera infancia en los condados de Madison, Monroe y Randolph, así como en East St. Louis. Christina es capacitadora certificada en Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) para la Fase 1 de The COFI Way, un enfoque que fortalece la capacidad de padres y cuidadores para ser líderes y defensores dentro de su comunidad.  

Christina posee una licenciatura en Psicología de la Universidad Estatal de Ohio y una maestría en Liderazgo y Cambio Organizacional. Disfruta pasar su tiempo libre viendo fútbol con su pareja, Monte, y viviendo nuevas aventuras con su hijo Louis, de tres años, y su hija por afinidad, Ava.

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.