Chiala Watkins-Reed Selected for Missouri Leadership Class

Chiala Watkins-Reed, Chief of Workforce Development at Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO), has been selected to join the Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge Class of 2025. This prestigious honor places her in a class among 33 distinguished women leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities and professions.

Child Care Aware of Missouri's Leadership Development Event

Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) will hold its fifth annual Live2Lead online simulcast on Friday, February 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its headquarters located at 955 Executive Parkway Drive. Registration for the face-to-face rebroadcasting event is $99 per person and includes a box lunch.

The Power of Advocacy with Robin Phillips

In this insightful episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman sits down with Robin Phillips, Executive Director of Child Care Aware of Missouri, to discuss the art and impact of advocacy—a skill that entrepreneurs and leaders can harness to create lasting change. Robin’s experience in community development and her role in advocating for better family support systems provide a blueprint for anyone looking to lead effectively and influence meaningful outcomes.