Hillsborough Head Start Community FoundationMission
To increase public awareness of the goals and objectives of Head Start in Hillsborough County and
its role in the community;
To increase community participation in Hillsborough Head Start effort
To contribute to improving the quality of Hillsborough Head Start services to children and families;
To provide services to and for Hillsborough Head Start parents and children
To serve as corporate body to receive and administer grant funds to supplement the Head Start grant
About the Foundation Hillsborough Head Start Community Foundation, Inc. was founded in March 1995. The part-time volunteer board is comprised of community members, early education experts, elected officials and business people. Membership also includes Head Start and Early Head Start parent representatives from the Head Start Policy Council. Executive Board Jan Platt, President Michael J. Bradford, Vice President
As a pure volunteer enterprise, the Foundation looks for novel ways to fulfill its mission and new members to join in the delivery of those activities, whether as Directors, project leaders or participants.
LaNita Brown, Treasurer Tricia M. Shotzberger, Secretary
Board Members
Paul Carastro Ann Dawson, Ed.D
Donna Glausser Shenna Lucas
Dr. Lisa Lopez Judy Copeland More, MS
Norene Miller Mary Mulhern
Al Moragne Ann Porter
Mimi B. Osiason Lynn Reiber
Meredith Wester Diana Winoker
Andrea White Vaunita Harris
Enrique Woodroffe
Kymberly McMaken-Baker
Honorary Board Member
Mark Danzi Mary Figg, MPH
Sheriff David Gee Daniel N. Ginn, MPH
Senator, Arthenia Joyner Gwendolyn Myers
Connie Pruitt Jan Smith
Ben Wacksman Marvalene King
Past Presidents
Meredith Wester, Mechanik, Nuccio, Hearner & Wester PA
John Warren, Microsoft
Ben Wacksman, Capitol Realty