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.

Irene Campos has more than 15 years in the early childhood profession. Irene has worked in early childhood education as a kindergarten and preschool teacher, a specialist supporting children with disabilities, and as an Early Childhood Specialist in Austin ISD.

Deb Tamez is a certified Early Childhood Educator in Texas, holding a Master's degree in Education with a focus on Nature-Based Learning and Outdoor Education from Antioch University New England. She is the founder and current operator of The Eagle’s Nest Play to Learn Center in Mildred, TX, where she and her team cater to a rural community.

Beth Edwards is a vibrant influence in early childhood education, with four decades of experience shaping the way children learn and grow.

Ana is an educator with 25 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and school administration.

Amanda Newsom has been a dynamic leader in early childhood since 2010 and is known for her impactful contributions to early childhood training.

Alesha Brandt brings over 20 years of experience working with children and families across a variety of settings, including residential treatment, family services, education, and operations management.

Albert Wright brings over 25 years of experience in early childhood and school-age education. His background includes multi-site program leadership, staff training, curriculum design, and facility operations.

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.

Cheryl brings over 30 years of experience in child protection, child care regulation, and early childhood education. Her work centers around empowering early childhood professionals through meaningful professional development that supports safe, high-quality care for children and their families.