Learn about the benefits of Head Start and Early Head Start programs and how you can help protect funding for them from our two expert panels.

Policy Panel

• Joel Ryan, Executive Director of the Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP
• Lori Pittman, Policy and Advocacy Advisor for Early Learning at Puget Sound Educational Service District and the Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP Parent Ambassador Program Director.
• Carolyn (Carrie) Brennan, PhD, a Senior Lecturer in the department of Early Childhood and Family Studies, the University of Washington

Parent Perspective Panel

• Angelica Gonzalez, Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP Parent Ambassador
• Mark Geri, Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP Parent Ambassador
• Ashley Chambers,  Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP Parent Ambassador

Moderated by:

• Ryan Murphy, Washington State Mobilization Manager, Save the Children Action Network.

Event Location
El Centro de la Raza
Centila Cultural Center
2524 16th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98144