ECAP Steering Committee
The Durham ECAP Steering Committee guides and advises the implementation of Durham’s Early Childhood Action Plan (ECAP). This steering committee has 36 members and intentionally prioritizes the perspectives and expertise of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) parents, parents with other marginalized identities (LGBTQ+, low-income, etc.) and representatives of community-rooted organizations. The steering committee also builds on the power, resources, and expertise of representatives of institutions in our community.
The 36-person membership includes:
[7] Parents of young children (primarily BIPOC or other marginalized identities)
[7] Community-rooted leaders
[7] Front-line early childhood providers (teachers, community health workers, doulas, etc.)
[7] Nonprofit leaders
[7] Institutional leaders
[1] Business leader
Steering Committee Members (October 2021 through at least April 2023)
Ashley Bass-Mitchell
Berkeley Yorkery
Beth Branchiforte
Cathy Collie Robinson
Chi Vo
Danielle Johnson
David Reese & Ellen Reckhow
Debi Best, Elizabeth Erickson & Lindsay Terrell
DeDreana Freeman
Elizabeth Shatzer
"I'm excited to make Durham a safe, healthy, and inclusive place for my children and their peers to thrive in. None of us can truly thrive if some families are suffering."
Jawanna Bell
Jess Bousquette & Meghan Brown
Karen Carmody & Katharine Cannon
Kelly Cosby
"I am excited and grateful to have this opportunity to partner with my neighbors across Durham to continue the work of making this a place where all young children and their families have the support and resources they need to thrive."
Kimberly McCrae
LaRhonda Leslie
LaShay Richards
Linda Chappel
Lourdes Carbajal Pena
Matt Williamson
Maya Jackson
Meytal Barak
Portia Pope
Randy Trice
Rochelle Sanders
Sonia de la Cruz
Suzanne Cotterman
Susana Diaz
Tamara Vanie
Tammy Ferrell
Tasha Melvin
Terryca Taylor
Dr. Wanda Boone
Wilmarie Citron-Tyson
Yesenia Carlon Gonzalez
Zulaykha Clemons-Dunn