Who We Are
If you would like to become a participant in one of our programs, please reach out to the applicable staff member. If you’re not sure, just send a message to contact@learning-empowered.org and you will be connected to the proper program director.
Board of Directors
The Learning Empowered Board of Directors is a dedicated group that leads our community and inspires all of us.
Board meetings are held via teleconference. If you would like to participate, please contact our administration office at 727.442.6881
OFFICERS
Administration Team
The Learning Empowered Administration Office supports excellence in early childhood education through leadership, care, and operational expertise.
Lisa S. Huff, Ph.D., LCSW, IMH-E
(formerly Negrini)
Executive Director
lnegrini@learning-empowered.org
Toshiko Pinckney, M.S.,IMH-E
Director of Operations
tpinckney@learning-empowered.org
Sherry Murphy
Finance Administrator
finance@learning-empowered.org
Joyce Morris
Director of Administration
jmorris@learning-empowered.org
Robert Bruso
Facilities Manager
rbruso@learning-empowered.org
Jorelyn Paloma, M.Ed
Program Administrator
jpaloma@learning-empowered.org
Maureen Griner
Reflective Supervisor, Infant Mental Health Department
mgriner@learning-empowered.org
Marija Hannen
Citizenship Instructor & Legal BIA Representative
citizenship1@learning-empowered.org
Sam Lawless
Development Coordinator
samlawless@learning-empowered.org
Early Learning Center Directors
Kathy Tremblay
Center Director, Learning Empowered Campus
directorlec@learning-empowered.org
Valerie Gervais
Center Director, CWP Campus
directorcwp@learning-empowered.org
Program Supervisors
Ebonee Blackshaw, M.A., RMHCI
Program Supervisor, Empowering Babies and Families
eblackshaw@learning-empowered.org
Kate Malcolm
Program Supervisor, Triangles Program
kmalcolm@learning-empowered.org