The team at Childhood Education International is composed of specialists with professional expertise in areas of global education, international relations, child rights, communications, nonprofit management, and beyond. Our strategic positioning is bolstered by regional expertise held by those in our Country Lead program and key representatives to the United Nations, making our team uniquely equipped to unite leaders in seeking innovative ways to advance children’s education.
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Diane Whitehead
Chief Executive Officer -
Michelle Allen
Director of Operations -
Jonathan Apikian
Chief Operations Officer -
Anne Bauer
Director of Publications and Webmaster -
Jeremy Booth
Director of Communications -
Rachel Brown
Business Development Manager -
Peggy Kiernan
Director of Business Development -
Amanda Stamp
Professional Development Specialist/Team Lead -
Christine Chen
Regional Director for Southeast Asia -
Samia Kazi
Regional Director for the Middle East -
Gabriela Arias de Sanchez
Regional Director for Latin America -
Guylaine L. Richard
Regional Director for the Caribbean -
Yvette Gatilao Murphy
UN Representative -
Elisabeth Shuman
UN Representative -
Cassandre Guibord Cyr
UN Representative -
Justine Heckmann
UN Representative -
Jill McFarren Aviles
Senior Consultant
Our Country Leads
We thank the many consultants, advisors, specialists, and authors who contribute to our work and we are also deeply appreciative of our country leads and UN representatives who serve as “our feet on the ground.”