January 19 2021 – We are delighted to announce that Madeleine Thakur is now president of The Children’s Movement of Florida. She will continue to work closely with both of us and with our strong statewide board to insist on a strong start for all Florida children.

 

Madeleine will spearhead The Movement’s state-level policy efforts aimed at increasing investment in high-quality early learning, health care for children, and parent support—beginning with a 2021 agenda that includes a greater focus on the needs of parents and caregivers of young children.

She will also lead the growing Bosses for Babies initiative, which invites employers of all sizes to get involved in promoting kindergarten readiness—whether through community involvement, family-friendly policies and practices, or advocacy.

 

As she has for the last several years as chief of staff, Madeleine will continue to oversee the organization’s communications and outreach efforts, and the statewide reading mentorship program, ReadingPals (which this year is available virtually in communities across the state).

 

Madeleine serves on numerous statewide advisory boards and has built strong relationships with parents, community organizations, business leaders, state agency heads, and legislators, as well as a network of peers across the country.

 

We know she has the skills and the spirit to help lead us toward even more progress for the children of Florida. Please join us in congratulating Madeleine on this well-deserved promotion.

 

BY:David Lawrence Jr.

Founder and Board Chair

 

Vance Aloupis

CEO