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

941-954-4830 x 222

Kevin Smith

Chief Financial Officer

941-954-4830 x 105

Ana McClendon

Chief Community Impact Officer

941-954-4830 x 225

*Media Contact

Community Outreach & Engagement

  • Media Inquiries
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Business Partnerships
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Special Events

Courtney Owen

Community Outreach Coordinator

941-954-4830 x 111

Kelley Minney

Director of Funding & Strategic Partnerships

941-954-4830 x 130

Administrative

Kiyana Scott

Director of Board Relations

941-954-4830

Kaitlyn Dorsett

Data & Systems Manager

941-954-4830 x 118

Finance

  • Provider Reimbursement
  • Vendor Inquiries

Quanisha Minor

Finance Operations Specialist

941-954-4830 x 114

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

941-954-4830 x 108

Cleshia Bryant

Senior Family Services & Support Specialist

941-954-4830 x 103

Sara Diaz

Family Services & Support Navigator

941-954-4830 x 113

Lelia Ortega

Family Services & Support Specialist

941-954-4830 x 120

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

941-954-4830 x 226

Leah Binkley

Early Intervention & Behavior Specialist

941-954-4830 x 102

Kathy Cestaro

Early Learning Program Assessment Specialist

941-954-4830 x 230

Barbara Papantonakis

Early Learning Career Development Specialist

941-954-4830 x 260

Dianne Lawrence

Director, VPK Program Integrity & Growth

941-954-4830 x 223

Tess Scarcella-Fidelman

Early Learning Provider Support Specialist

941-954-4830 x 110

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