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
President Dr. Laura Gaffney
Vice Pres. Beth Grimaldi
Secretary Teresa Fitzpatrick
Treasurer Kyle Oliver
Past-President John Johnson
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
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
Assessment Coordinator
jpaloma@learning-empowered.org
Maureen Griner, LMHC
Reflective Supervisor, IMH Department
mgriner@learning-empowered.org
Shayla Walelo
Marketing Assistant
swalelo@learning-empowered.org
Jessica Conway
Program Administrator
jconway@learning-empowered.org
Early Learning Center Directors
Kathy Tremblay
Center Director, Learning Empowered Campus
directorlec@learning-empowered.org
Maegon Wright
Assistant Director, Learning Empowered Campus
mwright@learning-empowered.org
Valerie Gervais
Center Director, Children of the World Campus
directorcwp@learning-empowered.org
Sophia Federico
Assistant Director, Children of the World Campus
sfederico@learning-empowered.org
Program Supervisors
Kristen Belinsky, LCSW
Program Supervisor, Empowering Babies and Families
kbelinsky@learning-empowered.org
Jessica Evans
Program Supervisor, Triangles Program
jevans@learning-empowered.org
Marija Hannen
Citizenship Instructor & Legal BIA Representative
citizenship1@learning-empowered.org