Vision and Leadership
Our Board of Directors is dedicated to fostering an environment where young minds can thrive. Our dynamic board members bring a wealth of experience from various fields to ensure we remain a leader in early childhood education.
Board of Directors
- Elizabeth McCrillis Loh
Governor-Appointed Board Chair - Trevor Pettiford
Retired Private Sector
Vice Chair - Jennifer Mekler
Pinellas County School District
Treasurer - Amanda Moore-Krummerich
Pinellas County Health Department
Secretary - Karen Boggess
Juvenile Welfare Board - Faith Bornoff
Pinellas County License Board - Brenda Carvalho
BayCare Health Systems - Celeste Fernandez
Department of Children and Families - Harry Fogle
West Central Early Steps Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital - Felicia Harris
Hope Academy International - Sandra Hopkins
Christian Way Academy - Fidel Johnson
Ultimate Medical Academy - Keidrian Kunkel
CareerSource TampaBay - Commissioner Vince Nowicki
Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners - Commissioner Chris Scherer
Gubernatorial Appointee
Scherer Development - LaShonda Watson
Pinellas Head Start - Dr. Susan Weber
St. Petersburg College
Faith-Based Provider Representative
- Sandra Hopkins
Christian Way Academy
Contact HERE
For-Profit Provider Representative
- Felicia Harris
Hope Academy International
Contact HERE
Board Meetings
In accordance with the Florida Government in the Sunshine, the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc. and its committees' meetings are open to the public. If you have any questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact Meredith Machler for assistance by email at mmachler@elcpinellas.org or by phone at (727) 400-4408 at least 10 days before the meeting date.
Do you have a passion for early learning and a heart for making a difference in our community? The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas is looking for dynamic, creative, and committed leaders to serve on our Board of Directors. Bring your expertise, voice, and heart for kids — together we can make a lifetime difference. Apply to join below.
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ELC
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Governor-Appointment
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Gubernatorial
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Board Meetings
In accordance with the Florida Government in the Sunshine, the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc. and its committees' meetings are open to the public.
Board of Directors
Meeting
In-Person
2536 Coutryside Blvd., Suite 500,
Clearwater, FL 33763
September 10, 2026 @ 3 p.m.