OUR BOARD
We are passionate about helping children and families reach their full potential through education, affordable childcare and community support. The Kids Incorporated board partners with our team to implement our core values and best practices. We believe that having this board made up of quality community advocates is one of the best ways to ensure our program is running to the best of its ability.
Board of Directors
Joshua DeSha
Banker, MidSouth Bank
Chairperson
Talethia Edwards
Former Early Head Start Policy Council Chair
Vice-Chairperson
Bart Gunter
President, HUB Public Risk
Treasurer
Karen Walker
Attorney, Holland & Knight
Personnel Chair
Kristy Hogan
Parent
Early Head Start Policy Council Chair
Leslie Warren
Former Parent/Business Owner
Secretary
Kim Galban-Countryman
CEO, Lighthouse of the Big Bend
Secretary
Leila McClure
Director of Annual Giving, Big Bend Hospice
Member
Patty Ball Thomas, Ph.D.
Educator and Professor, FAMU
Member
Maggie Lewis-Butler
Retired Educator/School Board Member
Member
David Charroin
Business Owner
Member
Traci Poucher
Banker, Campus USA
Member
Early Head Start Policy Council
In addition to the Kids Incorporated board, our Early Head Start Policy Council is made up of parents from our centers alongside a chairperson who represents the parents in meetings.
Early Head Start Policy Council Members 2022-2023
Kristy Hogan
Brandon’s Place at Lincoln
Chairperson
Jeannie Castro
Brandon’s Place at Lincoln
Alternate Chair
Callie Henderson
Bright Days
Representative
Jayla Walker
Budd Bell Early Learning Center
Representative
Samantha Jagwansingh
Home-Based Program
Secretary
Megan Montgomery
Jefferson County Early Head Start
Representative
Samaiyah Mason
Budd Bell Early Learning Center
Representative
Tolulope Fiola,
Budd Bell Early Learning Center
Alternative
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for a way to get involved and support children and families in the Big Bend? Kids Incorporated volunteers provide an extra pair of hands in our centers, read to our children regularly, support our team and help with signature events like Thanks for Reading, Holiday Happiness and Kidsfest.
CONTACT
US
Call 850-414-9800 or contact us online for more information.
