Meet the Team
For our team, this work is personal.
We bring heart, expertise, and a shared sense of purpose to expanding access to quality early learning in our hometown. From helping families find and afford child care to supporting the educators who make it possible, we’re here for the little questions, the big decisions, and everything in between.
Let’s connect!
Leadership Team
Alison Fraga
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Ana McClendon
Chief Community Impact Officer
Community Outreach & Engagement
- Media Inquiries
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Business Partnerships
- In-Kind Donations
- Special Events
Courtney Owen
Community Outreach Coordinator
Kelley Minney
Director of Funding & Strategic Partnerships
Administrative
Kiyana Scott
Director of Board Relations
Kaitlyn Dorsett
Data & Systems Manager
Finance
- Provider Reimbursement
- Vendor Inquiries
Quanisha Minor
Finance Operations Specialist
Family Services & Support
- School Readiness Program (SR) – Financial Assistance
- Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
- Family Portal Assistance
- Parent Co-Pays
- Finding & Selecting Childcare
Habla Español
General Family Inquiries: info@elcsarasota.org
Jessica Becerril
Family Services & Support Manager
Cleshia Bryant
Senior Family Services & Support Specialist
Sara Diaz
Family Services & Support Navigator
Lelia Ortega
Family Services & Support Specialist
Provider Support & Professional Development
- Professional Development
- Directors Connection
- Child Developmental Needs
- CLASS Assessments
- Pre-Apprenticeship & Apprenticeship
- Educator Career Navigation
- Licensing Questions
- Literacy Programming
General Provider Inquiries: information@elcsarasota.org
Lorrie Young
Director of Program Quality & Early Learning Innovation
Leah Binkley
Early Intervention & Behavior Specialist
Kathy Cestaro
Early Learning Program Assessment Specialist
Barbara Papantonakis
Early Learning Career Development Specialist
Dianne Lawrence
Director, VPK Program Integrity & Growth
Tess Scarcella-Fidelman
Early Learning Provider Support Specialist