Our Team

Early Learning Indiana is driven by individuals who believe in our mission to ensure the highest level of early care and education for children in Indiana. Our administrative staff work on behalf of children to increase opportunities for, funding toward and value placed on early childhood education.

Leadership

Maureen Weber President & CEO
With a background in organizational strategy and execution, Maureen Weber has spent her career working across multiple sectors – with an emphasis on human capital development and education – to improve the way that organizations meet the needs of the individuals they serve. Read more.
Brittany Krier Chief Strategy Officer
Erin Kissling Vice President of Research & Policy Initiatives
Erin brings a passion for connecting research and policy to practice so that children can thrive in the early years. Her experience teaching and directing an early childhood program inspired her commitment to ensure every child has a successful start to life. Erin holds a master’s degree in elementary education with a specialization in early childhood education from Ball State University and a certificate in early childhood leadership and program administration.

Crystal Givens Vice President of Statewide Support
Crystal began her career at Early Learning Indiana 15 years ago within our Child Care Answers program and currently serves as Vice President of Statewide Support. Crystal has a bachelor’s degree in child development and family life from Indiana State University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Careers

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Diversity Statement: Early Learning Indiana recognizes the strength of diversity that acknowledges and celebrates a society of different individuals, cultures, and perspectives whose knowledge, skills, and talents enrich and strengthen us as a people. Early Learning Indiana believes in and practices equal opportunity in its operations, community engagement, employment, and decision-making and encourages inclusion of diverse members of our community. Indeed, a multicultural approach to creating an inclusive environment for children is a core value of excellence in early childhood education.

Board of Directors

OFFICERS

Tony Kaufman

Chair, First Merchants Bank

Andrew Perrin

Vice Chair, PNC Financial Services

Dave Stewart

Treasurer, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana

Jill Robisch

Secretary, National Bank of Indianapolis

Jennifer Dzwonar

Past Chair, Borshoff

DIRECTORS

Kate Ems

Duke Realty

Derek Grimm

Crowe, LLP

Paje Felts

Indiana State Bar Association

Louonna Kachur

KSM Consulting

Pat Hubley

Day Nursery Auxiliary 2017-2018 President

Paul Krievins

Indiana State Department of Health

J. Miller

Stifel Financial

Terri Reilly

EchoPoint Media

Stephen Reynolds

Ice Miller, LLP

Alonzo Weems

Eli Lilly and Company