Meet Our Team
Jackie Florendo, Ed.D.
Council Coordinator
719.634.8045
JFlorendo@allianceforkids.org
Contact Jackie for questions about joining our work as a community partner.
Mia Martinez
Program Assistant
719.634.8045
MMartinez@allianceforkids.org
Contact Mia for general questions or assistance finding the staff person best able to meet your needs.
Angela McKibben
Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist
719.634.7619
AMcKibben@allianceforkids.org
Contact Angela for questions about Council membership, receiving our e-newsletters, job postings, or assistance with the website.
Heather Huffman, Ed.M., Ph.D.
Research & Evaluation Manager
719.313.8913
HHuffman@jointinitiatives.org
Contact Heather for information about Council data or the RBA Scorecard.
Quality Initiatives & Professional Development
Kelly Hurtado
Program Manager
719.291.9315
KHurtado@allianceforkids.org
Contact Kelly for questions about supports available to your center, including coaching and grants.
Tina Fennell
Quality Improvement
Assistant & Navigator
719.291.8112
FFennell@allianceforkids.org
Contact Tina if you have questions about finding child care or need assistance with learning environment assets, achieving a Level 2, or other technical assistance. Tina also assists with training opportunities and the registration process.
Geanina Brown
Quality Initiatives Lead Supervisor
719.651.3484
GBrown@allianceforkids.org
Contact Geanina for questions about becoming a licensed provider (either as a center or family child care home), or pre-licensing training.
Erica Evans
Professional Development Specialist
719.233-0770
EEvans@allianceforkids.org
Contact Erica for questions about professional development, including scholarships, EQIT, credentials, Child Development Associate, or PDIS.
We’re Hiring!
Visit our Jobs page for details.
Quality Initiatives Coach
719.684.6195
Contact for questions about quality improvement coaching.
Family Support & Education
Dana Scarbrough
Family Support & Education Specialist
719.466.0099
DScarbrough@allianceforkids.org
Contact Dana for questions about parenting and family supports, resources, or classes.
Erika Cincotta
Early Learning & Literacy Specialist
719.466.9562
ECincotta@allianceforkids.org
Health & Behavior Supports
Bernie McCarron
Health & Behavior Supports Specialist
719.659.7198
BMcCarron@allianceforkids.org