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
Communications Specialist
719.634.7619
AMcKibben@allianceforkids.org
Contact Angela for questions about Council membership, receiving our e-newsletters, 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 Improvement & 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.
Jennifer Kollerup
Quality Improvement Coach
719.684.6195
JKollerup@allianceforkids.org
Contact Jennifer for questions about Quality Improvement Coaching.
Erica Evans
Professional Development Specialist
719.233.0770
EEvans@allianceforkids.org
Contact Erica for questions about professional development, including scholarships, EQIT, credentials, Child Developement Associate, or PDIS.
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 Language & Literacy Specialist
719.466.9562
ECincotta@allianceforkids.org
Health & Behavior Supports
Bernie McCarron
Health & Behavior Supports Specialist
719.659.7198
BMcCarron@allianceforkids.org