Action Teams and Steering Committee

Whole Child Leon is primarily led by a volunteer Steering Committee and 6 "Action Teams,"in partnership with a small, but dedicated staff, the Professional Network, and the Leadership Council.

Action Teams

Each of the 6 Action Teams delves into respective aspects of nurturing a Whole Child. Teams are made up of leaders in the community, some with extensive knowledge on the subject, some bring the gift of a new perspective, all have a passion for children. Some Teams are currently focusing on research and identifying gaps, while others are focusing on developing tools and activities to assist parents and care-givers.

Click on the links below to learn more about each team:

	Social - Emotional Development	Chair, Angel Trejo	The focal point of this action team is providing family-friendly information on assessing and facilitating social and emotional development.
	Spiritual Foundation and Strength	Chair, Laurie Dozier	This action team provides resources for nurturing the development of a child's spirit including qualities to teach and nurture, reading aloud, places to experience and adventuring in music, movement, drama and the visual arts.
	Economic Stability		Through the United Way of the Big Bend B.E.S.T. Project, this action team is helping hard-working families become financially stable and take the next steps to long-term independence.
	Physical & Mental Health	Co-Chairs, Loranne Ausley and Ed Feaver	This action team focuses on issues such as pediatric dental needs, infant mortality, mental health, health data collection, health insurance and navigation of the health delivery system.
	Quality Education	Co-Chairs, Lauren Faison and Peggy Youngblood	The goal of this action team is to improve children's development through quality early education.
	Safe & Nurturing Environments	Chair Laurie Dozier	"From the crib to the playground" is a good description of the wide scope of this action team's focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment within the home and neighborhood for children and families in our community.

The Steering Committee

The Whole Child Leon Steering Committee is compromised of various leaders within our community who set the direction, maintain the focus of our mission, and encourage our community to embody the concepts of Whole Child. The Steering Committee is charged with ensuring the effective and non-duplicative implementation of all Whole Child Leon activities. Steering Committee members include: