Thania Gonzalez grew up in Brownsville – located at the southernmost tip of Texas.
Thania has been an infant, toddler and preschool teacher in Early Head Start/ Head Start.

Natasha Harris has over 30 years of experience, she is the owner of Integrity Training & Professional Services, which offers professional development to business owners, administrators, and staff.

Carolyn Callahan has over 30 years of experience, she has taught children of all ages and has served as Director for several NAEYC Accredited Centers.

Dietrich Love is a nutrition professional specializing in digestive health and CACFP training.

Hope Wharton is an early childhood professional with over 25 years of experience as a center owner, administrator, educator, mentor, and consultant. She currently serves as a Texas Rising Star Early Childhood Assessor and is passionate about advancing quality and equity in early learning.

Immaculate Guillory has over 25 years of experience in early childhood, including two decades with Head Start and Early Head Start programs. She currently serves as a Region VI Head Start Health Specialist, providing training and technical assistance across five states.

Shela Mobarak Wannemacher has 30 years of experience in early learning as an Assistant Teacher, Coordinator, Executive Director, Human Resource Director, and former ECE Director at NAEYC-accredited and TRS 4-star program.