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

  • Bridget Murphy

    Parent Engagement Institute
    Co-Director

  • Adriana Velazquez

    Parent Engagement Institute
    Co-Director

  • Ruby Rodriguez Parent Engagement Institute: Parent Mentor Program Financial Manager

    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 Manager

    Parent Engagement Institute Chicago Coalition (PEICC)
    Organizer

PEI Ladders of Opportunity Team

  • 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

  • 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