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Our Team

Rachel Strode - Executive Director

Rachel Strode

Executive Director

rachel@babytalk.org
217-475-2234

Amy Malone - Director of Operations

Amy Malone

Director of Operations

amym@babytalk.org
217-475-2234

Kimberly Hanes - Learning Institute

Kimberly Hanes

Learning Institute Director

kimh@babytalk.org
217-619-8825

Maria Goad - Director of Early Care and Education

Maria Goad

Director of Early Care and Education

maria@babytalk.org
217-475-2234

Myranda Kralman - Family Engagement Manager

Myranda Kralman

Director of Family Engagement
Allie Walden - ERSEA and Family Partnership Manager

Allie Walden

ERSEA and Family Partnership Manager
Melinda Hawbaker - Controller

Melinda Hawbaker

Controller
Jennifer Schumacher - Human Resources Manager

Jennifer Schumacher

Human Resources Manager

Board of Directors

Rachel Strode
(Ex-officio Director)

Jennifer Beals
(President)

Paul Willis
(Vice President)

Kim Carlson
(Treasurer)

Rae Reed
(Secretary)

Julie Bilbrey

Miriah de Matos

Jaime Garibay

Katie Gross

Rachel Power

Melissa Ridenour

Dr. Tricia Scerba

Chidi Wachukwu

Penny Tutter