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 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
Imaltzin Astorga

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
Janel Pilate

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 | PEICC Program Organizer