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Action Council Members

• Angela Herrington, CCR&R of Midwestern Illinois, Director

• Bailee Toman, SAL Community Services, Mental Health & Disabilities Manager

• Bobbie Cunningham, Group Childcare, Owner

• Ciara Llave, United Way Quad Cities, School Site Coordinator

• Cindy Mahr, Early Childhood Coalition, Board President

• Dawn Martin, SAL Community Services, HCCN Training & Technical Assistance Specialist

• Eduardo Perez, WIU-QC Bilingual Lab, Director

• Heather Terrance, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU), Regional Director

• Jessica Franks, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Jessica Smith, EveryChild, Director of Home Visiting

• Jodi Becker, Black Hawk College, Early Childhood Education Program Director

• Kelsey Swanson, Community Member, Social Services

• Matthew Krapfl, SAL Family & Community Services, Early Head Start Family Advocate

• McKenzie Taets, Rock Island-Milan School District #41, Head Start Health & Nutrition Manager

• Melissa Nicholas, UnityPoint & Caregiver Connections, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

• Sarah Carleton, Regional Office of Education #49, Health & Screening Liaison

• Sharon Williams, Rock Island-Milan School District #41, Superintendent

• Tomi Coronado, YWCA Child Care Center, Chief Experience & Client Engagement Officer

• Tresa Andrews, Parent Mentors Program, Parent Mentor Coordinator

• Trisha Dyal, Community Member

Family Council Members

• Antonio R. Carpenter, Moline (Rock Island County)

• Edwin Salazar, Rock Island (Rock Island County)

• Gennifer M. Humphreys, Coal Valley (Rock Island County)

• Jocelyn Holtrop, Reynolds (Rock Island County)

• Kate Farrell, Moline (Rock Island County)

• Katy Henderson, Silvis (Rock Island County)

• Manuel Medrano, Rock Island (Rock Island County)

• Melanie Herrera-Ortiz, East Moline (Rock Island County)

• Melissa Herrera-Ortiz, Silvis (Rock Island County)

• Ngone Diop, East Moline (Rock Island County)

• Simbry Urbina, East Moline (Rock Island County)

• Yesenia Perez, East Moline (Rock Island County)

Emily Cummings

Emily Cummings (she/her) is the Regional Council Manager for Region 49. She believes that to build a strong community we must start with creating a healthy foundation for the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers. For the past 10 years, Emily has worked in various roles in Early Childhood, ranging from preschool teacher, to home visitor, to center director. She led a home visitation program, and a program that provides therapy to children from birth to age five who have experienced trauma. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education Administration from Ashford University, where she began to understand the importance of empowering families and walking alongside them through the earliest years of their children’s lives. She obtained her master’s degree in Social Work with the goal of advocating for children on a more macro level. Emily lives in Rock Island County and enjoys attending her children’s activities, home renovation projects, or being or curled up with a good book. 

Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson (she/her) is the Family & Community Engagement Specialist for Region 49. She began her work with families as a preschool teacher and director, then as an assistant college professor in Early Childhood Education and a department chair in education. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Augustana College and a master's degree in education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education from Western Illinois University. She also holds a K-9 Illinois Teaching License and is finishing her endorsement in special education. Heather has volunteered on the Head Start Policy Council and the Pleasant Valley School District's Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Council, among others.

Heather enjoys hiking with her husband and their two Australian Shepards and spending time with her two adult daughters. When the weather is warm, she can be found kayaking but when winter hits, she would rather be inside reading next to the fireplace. 

Kimberly Stickell

Kimberly Stickell (she/her) is the Region 49 Administrative Support. Throughout her career, Kimberly has demonstrated a strong commitment to strengthening Early Childhood systems and ensuring families have access to high-quality services and supports. Kimberly started as the owner and operator of a family child care business, which she managed for 15 years. She has also supported children, families, and providers through roles with Head Start, Childcare Resource & Referral Agency (CCR&R), and most recently as a Prevention Initiative Director.  

Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Leadership-Child Development from Rasmussen College. She resides in Moline with her husband and their two cats, Princess and Tiger. She enjoys spending time with her son and daughter-in-law, daughter, and three grandchildren. In her free time, Kimberly enjoys being outdoors, archery, reading thriller novels, and crafting

Community Resources

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Enlaces

• Cobertura de prensa de la Región 49 (inglés)

• Región 49: Grupo de Facebook (inglés)

• Boletines de noticias anteriores

• Notas de las últimas reuniones del Comité (inglés)

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

• Preguntas Frecuentes

Miembros del Comité de Acción

• Angela Herrington, CCR&R of Midwestern Illinois, Director

• Bailee Toman, SAL Community Services, Mental Health & Disabilities Manager

• Bobbie Cunningham, Group Childcare, Owner

• Ciara Llave, United Way Quad Cities, School Site Coordinator

• Cindy Mahr, Early Childhood Coalition, Board President

• Dawn Martin, SAL Community Services, HCCN Training & Technical Assistance Specialist

• Eduardo Perez, WIU-QC Bilingual Lab, Director

• Heather Terrance, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU), Regional Director

• Jessica Franks, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Jessica Smith, EveryChild, Director of Home Visiting

• Jodi Becker, Black Hawk College, Early Childhood Education Program Director

• Kelsey Swanson, Community Member, Social Services

• Matthew Krapfl, SAL Family & Community Services, Early Head Start Family Advocate

• McKenzie Taets, Rock Island-Milan School District #41, Head Start Health & Nutrition Manager

• Melissa Nicholas, UnityPoint & Caregiver Connections, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

• Sarah Carleton, Regional Office of Education #49, Health & Screening Liaison

• Sharon Williams, Rock Island-Milan School District #41, Superintendent

• Tomi Coronado, YWCA Child Care Center, Chief Experience & Client Engagement Officer

• Tresa Andrews, Parent Mentors Program, Parent Mentor Coordinator

• Trisha Dyal, Community Member

Miembros del Comité Familiar

• Antonio R. Carpenter, Moline (Rock Island County)

• Edwin Salazar, Rock Island (Rock Island County)

• Gennifer M. Humphreys, Coal Valley (Rock Island County)

• Jocelyn Holtrop, Reynolds (Rock Island County)

• Kate Farrell, Moline (Rock Island County)

• Katy Henderson, Silvis (Rock Island County)

• Manuel Medrano, Rock Island (Rock Island County)

• Melanie Herrera-Ortiz, East Moline (Rock Island County)

• Melissa Herrera-Ortiz, Silvis (Rock Island County)

• Ngone Diop, East Moline (Rock Island County)

• Simbry Urbina, East Moline (Rock Island County)

• Yesenia Perez, East Moline (Rock Island County)

Emily Cummings

Emily Cumming (ella/la) es la gerente regional del comité para la Región 49. Ella cree que para construir una comunidad fuerte debemos comenzar con la creación de una base saludable para la próxima generación de pensadores críticos y solucionadores de problemas. Durante los últimos 10 años, Emily ha trabajado en varios roles en la primera infancia, desde maestra de preescolar hasta visitadora del hogar y directora del centro. Dirigió un programa de visitas domiciliarias, así como un programa que brinda terapia a niños de 0 a 5 años que han experimentado un trauma. Emily recibió su licenciatura en Administración de Educación de la Primera Infancia de la Universidad de Ashford, donde comenzó a comprender la importancia de empoderar a las familias y caminar junto a ellas durante los primeros años de la vida de sus hijos. Obtuvo su maestría en Trabajo Social con el objetivo de abogar por los niños a un nivel más macro. Emily vive en el condado de Rock Island con su pareja y tres hijos maravillosos. Cuando Emily no está ocupada asistiendo a partidos de béisbol y fútbol o yendo a las representaciones teatrales de su hija, la encontrará involucrada en proyectos de renovación del hogar o acurrucada con un buen libro.

Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson (ella/la) es la Especialista en Participación Familiar y Comunitariade la Región 49. Comenzó su trabajo con familias como maestra y directora de preescolar, luego como profesora universitaria asistente en Educación Infantil y jefa de departamento en educación. Tiene una licenciatura en educación primaria de Augustana College y una maestría en educación con especialización en Educación Infantil de Western Illinois University. También posee una licencia de enseñanza K-9 de Illinois y está terminando su certificación en educación especial. Heather ha trabajado como voluntaria en el Consejo de Políticas de Head Start y en el Consejo Asesor de Ciencias Familiares y del Consumidor del Distrito Escolar de Pleasant Valley, entre otros.

A Heather le gusta hacer caminatas con su esposo y sus dos pastores australianos, y pasar tiempo con sus dos hijas adultas. Cuando hace calor, se la puede encontrar haciendo kayak, pero cuando llega el invierno, prefiere estar adentro leyendo junto a la chimenea. 

Kimberly Stickell

Kimberly Stickell (ella/la) es la Asistente Administrativo dee la Región 49. A lo largo de su trayectoria profesional, Kimberly ha demostrado un firme compromiso con el fortalecimiento de los sistemas de atención a la primera infancia y con garantizar que las familias tengan acceso a servicios y apoyos de alta calidad. Kimberly comenzó como propietaria y administradora de una guardería familiar, negocio que dirigió durante 15 años. También ha brindado apoyo a niños, familias y proveedores a través de su labor en Head Start, la Agencia de Recursos y Referencia para el Cuidado Infantil (CCR&R) y, más recientemente, como Directora de Iniciativas de Prevención.  

Kimberly obtuvo su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Liderazgo en la Primera Infancia y Desarrollo Infantil en el Rasmussen College. Ella reside en Moline con su esposo y sus dos gatos, Princess y Tiger. Le gusta pasar tiempo con su hijo, su nuera, su hija y sus tres nietos. En su tiempo libre, Kimberly disfruta estar al aire libre, practicar tiro con arco, leer novelas de suspense y hacer manualidades