February 18, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Breakout Session
Room: Truman

Session Description

Join us for a conversation about a $7.8 million Lilly Endowment grant that is powering an innovative vision to strengthen early care and education across the Indiana Uplands. This session will highlight the collaborative efforts of regional leaders, nonprofits, child care providers, and community partners—all working together to expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities. Discover how this initiative will shape a brighter future for our youngest learners.

Who should attend: community leaders, educators, policymakers, and funders

Session Presenters

Jennifer Myers is the director of Monroe Smart Start.

This leadership initiative of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County focuses on increasing access to high-quality early education. Jennifer works alongside early childhood educators, advocates, and business/nonprofit leaders to improve Monroe County’s capacity and quality of high-quality early education in the community.

Christine Harbeson is the Executive Director at the Community Foundation of Crawford County.

Kim Grizzel is the CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrison-Crawford Counties.

Nicole Lampert is the Director of Community Development & Communications with the Dubois County Community Foundation.

Andrea Tooley is the Office Administrator with the Dubois County Community Foundation.

Suzanne Jackson is the Executive Director at Greene County Foundation.