Voz de una madre: Adriana

Una madre habló de su experiencia durante del graduación de Early Head Start de su niña.

Gracias por todo el soporte y apoyo que recibió durante estos tres años en los que estuvimos en el programa de educación temprana (Early Head Start), de verdad no sé cómo pagarles todo lo que hicieron por el desarrollo de mi pequeña Ady y por mí.

Quiero agradecerle de forma directa a Miss Mary, sin duda alguna el soporte que nos diste, los apoyos que nos proporcionabas fueron muy oportunos, gracias a tu motivación aún sigo en la escuela de inglés cumpliendo mi primer meta y con mi licencia de conducir en mano siendo otra de las metas que me puse como mama de Ady. Y siendo herramientas que me han ayudado a cubrir las necesidades de mi niña… (tanto que ya entiendo muchísimo más en las citas clínicas de ella y hasta me peleo en inglés por defender los derechos de Ady).  Así mismo la referencia oportuna que me hicieron al Centro Regional por el problema del lenguaje que Ady presentó a los dos años y todo el soporte que me han dado con esos problemas que Ady tiene.

Por otra parte, el que me hayan permitido ser parte del concilio de Padres, una de las funciones que más me ha gustado hacer con ustedes, participar en cada junta y ser parte de decisiones importantes para la organización.


El programa Early Head Start de LAEP da a las familias de niños de menos de tres anos en Inglewood, Hawthorne, y South LA actividades educativas, grupos de socialización, servicios sociales y de salud, y apoyo para necesidades especiales. Inscríbase aquí.

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LaCora Stephens

Marketing and Communications

LaCora is a seasoned communications professional with a passion for using multimedia storytelling to empower movements for social justice and equality. For over 13 years, she has honed her skills as a versatile multimedia director, overseeing media operations across diverse organizations, including the NAACP Beverly Hills-Hollywood Branch and The Shirley Chisholm Education Foundation. Her deep understanding of the education and equity landscape fuels her creative vision, allowing her to craft impactful narratives that resonate with audiences.

With strategic communication​ and collaboration, LaCora excels in developing and executing compelling​ multimedia campaigns that not only raise​ awareness of critical issues but also​ inspire action and drive meaningful change. Her proficiency in concept​ development, production execution, and​ team leadership ensures projects are​ delivered with exceptional quality. Furthermore, LaCora fosters strong​ relationships with internal and external​ stakeholders, cultivating partnerships​ that maximize campaign reach and impact.

LaCora's educational foundation began with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from Florida A&M University. She then pursued a master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Alliant University of San Diego. This passion for storytelling, fueled by her background in education, translates to her belief in the power of shared narratives. Her work in this area was recognized through her selection as a Women in Film Mentee and film director for Viola Davis’ sponsored film showcase, Diversity in Cannes. Now, LaCora leverages her love of storytelling and commitment to educational equity in her role leading marketing and communications for Los Angeles Education Partnership, while also serving on the board of the Pasadena African American Film Foundation.

Eric Barela, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant, Raya Cooper Impact Consulting

Dr. Eric Barela has worked as a measurement & evaluation professional for over 2 decades, helping organizations to better understand and act on their social impact. He’s currently a Senior Consultant with Raya Cooper Impact Consulting and previously worked at Salesforce, where he led efforts to measure the social impact of the company’s work with nonprofits and educational institutions across the globe. He began his career working with the Los Angeles Unified School District and with the nonprofit, Partners in School Innovation. Eric previously served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the American Journal of Evaluation.

Eric grew up in East LA and was educated in the Montebello Unified School District. He holds a Ph.D. in education from UCLA. He loves a good road trip, with his husband serving as trusty navigator.