Board & 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

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.