Our Team
Rachel Strode
Executive Director
rachel@babytalk.org
217-475-2234
Amy Malone
Director of Operations
amym@babytalk.org
217-475-2234
Kimberly Hanes
Learning Institute Director
kimh@babytalk.org
217-619-8825
Maria Goad
Director of Early Care and Education
maria@babytalk.org
217-475-2234
Myranda Kralman
Director of Family Engagement
myranda@babytalk.org
217-475-2234
Allie Walden
ERSEA and Family Partnership Manager
allison@babytalk.org
217-475-2234
Melinda Hawbaker
Controller
melindah@babytalk.org
217-475-2234
Jennifer Schumacher
Human Resources Manager
jennifers@babytalk.org
217-475-2234
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