Board of Directors
Strong early learning begins with strong leadership.
The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County is governed by a Board of Directors composed of community leaders, educators, business professionals, and early education experts. Together, they provide strategic oversight, uphold accountability, and help advance our mission to ensure every child has access to high-quality early education opportunities.
The Board provides oversight, ensures compliance with Florida statutes, and helps guide long-term strategy. Members are appointed in accordance with state requirements and are committed to improving early learning outcomes for children across Sarasota County.
Questions regarding Board Governance can be sent to Kiyana Scott: KScott@elcsarasota.org
Officers
Kevin Cooper
Board Chair
Vice President
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Tiffany Barfield
Vice Chair
Leader, Public Affairs
Success Academy Charter Schools
James Disbro
Treasurer
Senior Director
CareerSource Suncoast
Jennifer Infanti
Secretary
Founder & Treasurer
Holiday House of SRQ
Board Members
Tracey Cardenas
Director, Preschool
Sarasota County School District
Ryan Guerin
Attorney at Law
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Chuck Henry
Health Officer
Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County
Brittany Lamont
CEO & President
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
Michelle Kenner
Owner
Nailed It DIY Sarasota
Jeff Matthews
Partner
Venice Design Group
Elida Mujic
Community Development Administrator
Department of Children & Families
Heather Shehorn
Dean, Academic Success & Early College Programs
State College of Florida, Venice
Mark Smith
County Commissioner, District 2
Board of County Commissioners
Daniela Smith
Environmental Supervisor I
Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County
Kathleen Sullivan
Head Start Director
Children First
Tom Tanno
Owner
Tom Tanno Publicity & Marketing
Alison Thomas
Chief Operating Officer
The Haven
Paige Tyde
Director
Venice Nokomis Community Preschool
Vacant Seat
For Profit Child Care Provider Representative