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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Announcement May 12, 2026
The Coalition is currently seeking applicants for two provider representative seats on its Board of Directors. Eligible contracted early learning providers are encouraged to apply. One seat is designated for a private provider representative and one seat is designated for a faith-based provider representative.
Provider representatives play an important role in ensuring the perspectives of early learning programs are reflected in Board discussions and decisions that impact children, families and the early learning community across Palm Beach County.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 pm
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit:
- Nomination form
- Letter of interest
- Biography and/or resume
Please mail to Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc., Attn: Nominating Committee, 2300 High Ridge Road, Suite 115, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426, or by e-mail to Krista Walker at Krista.Walker@elcpalmbeach.org. All nominations must be received on or before May 22, 2026, by 5:00 pm. The representative will be chosen by electronic vote by eligible provider peers. The candidate with the highest number of votes will serve as the representative.
For more information, please contact Krista Walker at (561) 437-2692.
Board Application
Thank you for your interest in the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County Board of Directors. Due to the limited number of Board positions, openings are not always available, however we accept applications at any time. When there is a Board vacancy, it will be posted to the Coalition website and all eligible applications will be reviewed.
The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is currently accepting Board applications.
Government Appointment
The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is currently seeking a volunteer candidate to fill a Governor appointed private-sector member position on its Board of Directors. For future instances, the candidate must reside in Florida and be one of the following individuals associated with a private-sector business entity conducting business in Palm Beach County.
- An owner having at least a 10% ownership interest in the business entity;
- The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the business entity;
- A business executive or employee of the business entity who is at the management level or higher with optimum policy making or hiring authority; or
- An individual who previously met one of the criteria aforementioned but is retired from the business entity. The candidate (or candidate’s relative) must not be a child-care business owner or employee.
