about the board

The HHS/ED Children's Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization which is sponsored by the Departments of Education and Health & Human Services, and governed by a Board of Directors in the District of Columbia. Board members serve two-year terms, and new board members are elected, and terms for current members are renewed, at the annual meeting in October.  If you would like to join the Board, please contact us to submit an application by September 15, 2017.

​The current board members are:

• Alicia Swenson O'Brien, President
• Elizabeth Wessel, President
• Geeta Taylor, Secretary
• Brent Harvey, Treasurer
• Bliss Buffington
• John English
• Ann Nguyen
• Jessica Ramakis
• Laura Shipley
• Shaw Vanze

In addition to the Board, there is a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC was developed to involve families in our children’s educational program. The PAC coordinates activities and organize resources to help children, parents and the center’s staff make the strong connection between home and the center. If you are interested in joining the PAC, or for more information about the PAC, please contact Lisa Wilson. 

board meetings

The Board of Directors of the Center has meetings each month, alternating between in-person meetings and teleconferences. If you are interested in attending, contact the board secretary for more information. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

HHS/ED Children’s Center Board
2017-2018 Meetings

Meeting Dates
September 18    Switzer 3126
October 16         Switzer 3126
November 20     (call-in)  
December 18     Switzer 3126
January 8           (call-in)
February 12       Switzer 3126
March 19            (call-in)
April 16               Switzer 3126
May 21                (call-in)
June 18                Switzer 3126
July 16                 (call-in)
August 20            Switzer 3126