David is most passionate about seeking programs and opportunities for fathers to engage in their child's development. Since then, he has facilitated several different parenting programs in a variety of settings and started programs in multiple districts, focusing on engaging parents and strengthening the school and home connection. During his studies, he traveled to Latin America to visit schools and continue learning about different cultures and educational landscapes. After graduating, David taught bilingual preschool for seven years before transitioning to work in family engagement. David earned a double major in Early Childhood Education and Spanish at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. David learned to appreciate diversity, the impact of a good education, and most importantly, the significance of parent/family involvement in child development. There he became fluent in Spanish and was able to experience life from a different perspective. When David was a young child, he moved to Mexico with his family for about five years. She was recognized by Art Intercepts as one of, “5 Chicago Dancers to Observe in 2015.” Maggie grew up in Oak Park and currently resides in Berwyn, Illinois.ĭavid Quiroz (he/him) is the Family & Community Engagement Coordinator for Birth to Five Illinois. Prior to transitioning into early childhood, Maggie worked in creative, strategic, and management capacities for a Chicago-based advertising agency and choregraphed, performed, and toured with several Chicago-based modern dance companies. Maggie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Theater Arts/Dance from Beloit College and holds a Masters of Science in Child Development with a specialization in Children’s Law and Policy from Erikson Institute. Most recently, she served as the Director of Communication & Dissemination for the Illinois Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development (GOECD), leading the communication strategy and implementation, and managing logistics and communications for three statewide groups: the Illinois Early Learning Council (ELC), ELC Executive Committee, and Early Childhood Inter-Agency Team (IAT). Maggie Koller (she/her) is the Communications Manager for Birth to Five Illinois. In her spare time, Dena enjoys ballet, reading, and tacos. Dena is the proud parent of two young adults, Joshua and Malachi, and an adorable Labrador Retriever Mix, Thor. Dena obtained her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. As a staunch advocate for parent voice, Dena has a proven track record of mobilizing parents to become effective and respected leaders, building power on the policy front for the early care and education community. Additionally, Dena managed the work of the Family Advisory Committee of the Illinois Early Learning Council. Most recently, Dena served as the Community Engagement Associate for a statewide agency serving children birth to age five where she implemented a parent engagement infrastructure across all agency programs. Her resume includes building sustainable parent support groups, curriculum development, parent training facilitation, and parent leadership development work. Dena brings 20+ years of family and parent engagement experience spanning the early intervention and child welfare sectors. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and hosting events.ĭena Chapman (she/her) is the Family & Community Engagement Manager for Birth to Five Illinois. Shavon is the proud parent of three beautiful children, Bria, Madyson, and Bryson. In addition, she holds a Professional Educator Licensure, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Certificate from Essex Business School, Doula training certificate from DONA International, and a 40-hour Domestic Violence Certification. She is currently attending Erikson Institute to complete her Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certification. Shavon earned a Masters in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Counseling from DePaul University. She has also led strategies to identify and engage new donors to fund initiatives, such as pregnant and parenting home visiting programs for mothers with opioid addictions and birth injustice programs for pregnant moms in underserved communities. Shavon was primarily responsible for implementing and supervising multiple home visiting programs throughout Cook County. In her previous position, Shavon was the Program Director for the Maternal and Child Health Birth to Three Home Visiting & Prevention Initiative Doula programs at Catholic Charities of Chicago. She brings over 15 years of early childhood leadership experience and a wealth of knowledge to this role. Shavon Parker (she/her) is the Assistant Director for Birth to Five Illinois.
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