BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Amy Jackson, Chair
Armanino, LLP
Shannon Weber, Vice-Chair
Renaissance Financial
Katie Mihok, Treasurer
James River Group
Jennifer Simms, Secretary
University of Missouri – St Louis
Directors
Bryan Zimmer
Copeland
Raja Mikkili
Arcutis Biotherapeutics
Sara Wright
Washington University
Sean Hutto
LeaderOne Financial
Vivek Mehta
National Opinion Research Center
BOARD RECRUITMENT
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STAFF
Robin Phillips, Chief Executive Officer
Oversees the organization and coordinates with stakeholder partners and state government
Amanda Schwartz, Director of Scholarships
Oversees daily operations, outreach and management of T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI and the CDAScholarship Project
Ashley McLaughlin, Controller
Assists the CEO, Board of Directors, and Chief Business Officer in maintaining fiscal transparency and accounting standards
Beth Ann Lang, Chief Program Officer
Oversees all training and technical assistance, T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI, and CDA Scholarship Project

- Chiala Watkins Reed Chief of Workforce Development
Oversees statewide training, Health and Wellness projects, and Community Impact services including concierge referral services for families and employers, and employer services supporting workforce recruitment, retention, and workplace satisfaction.
Christine Kelly, Senior Accountant
Provides accountingsupport for the organization
Courtney Anselmo, CDA Scholarship Project Coordinator
Manages daily functions of the CDA Scholarship Project working directly with participants as they earn their national credential
Jill Gehner, Scholarships Administrative Assistant
Provides daily support and assistance to the scholarship team
Jonni McCaslin, Director of Training
Manages a variety of training, technical assistance, and coaching contracts while also co-managing Show Me Child Care Resources, a child care provider and administrator resource portal
Katelyn Mayer, Director of Human Resources Community Impact Coordinator
Works as a concierge service department lead, ensuring excellent customer service and support to families, child care providers, and community business partners
Kimberly Clair, Director of Human Resources
Provides high-level leadership and guidance to the organization’s HR operations.
Lauri Choate, Director of Training
Manages health and wellness initiatives, training, technical assistance, and coaching contracts while also co-managing Show Me Child Care Resources, a child care provider and administrator resource portal
Mary Dobson, Senior Accounting Coordinator
Provides accounting and office support for the organization
Michael Austrin, Director of Data and Analysis
Analyzes and generates reports related to the current child care landscape and the organization’s impact on the overall early child care system
Misty O’Keefe, Chief Business Officer
Oversees financial and business operations and Show Me Business and Leadership Services
Susan McNeal, T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI Scholarship Coordinator
Works directly with T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI Scholarship recipients and sponsors to
assist in earning college credit hours and degrees.