MEET OUR TEAM
The Parent Engagement Institute is powered by a passionate team of educators, organizers, and advocates leading the Parent Mentor Program, Ladders of Opportunity, and the PEI Chicago Coalition.
Together, we work alongside families to build collective power, practice radical love, and drive transformative change in schools and communities across Illinois.
PEI Parent Mentor Program Team
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Bridget Murphy
Parent Engagement Institute
Co-Director -
Adriana Velazquez
Parent Engagement Institute
Co-Director -
Ruby Rodriguez
Parent Mentor Program
Financial Manager -
Iyabo Anifowoshe
Parent Mentor Program
Lead Program Support Manager -
Ana Laura Narro
Parent Mentor Program
Lead Program Support Manager -
Leticia Barrera
Parent Mentor Program
Program Support Manager -
Kathy Davis
Parent Mentor Program
Program Support Manager -
Elideth Hernandez
Parent Mentor Program
Program Support Manager -
Tenesha Payne
Parent Mentor Program
Program Support Manager -
Carolina Rivera
Parent Mentor Program
Program Support Manager -
Mayra Sarabia
Parent Mentor Program
Program Support Manager -
Bridgett White
Parent Mentor Program
Program Support ManagerParent Engagement Institute Chicago Coalition (PEICC)
Organizer
PEI Ladders of Opportunity Team
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Alejandra García Cortés
Ladders of Opportunity
Project Co-Manager -
Flor Dimas
Ladders of Opportunity
Project Co-Manager -
Alfredo Alviar
Ladders of Opportunity
Universal Coach -
Jonathan Perez
Ladders of Opportunity
Universal Coach
PEI Data Team
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Faith Ballard
Parent Engagement Institute
Data Manager -
Andrea Morales
Parent Engagement Institute
Data Assistant -
Kelly Ransom
Parent Engagement Institute
Research and Evaluation Manager -
Tara Henderson
Ladders of Opportunity
Data Project Manager