Executive Director and Founder
Maritza Morelli
It is no surprise that Maritza Morelli found herself at the helm of a non-profit organization like Los Niños Primero. She is, at her core, a charismatic problem solver and compassionate advocate for education. Her professional journey began in Venezuela with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s degree in Child Psychology. Maritza’s foremost passion was clear: she has always wanted to help people to be happy, successful adults. In Maritza’s opinion, the most effective way to do this is by working with children. Developmental years are the most crucial for preventative work.

Leadership

Ashley Lewman
Development Director

Jeannie Adams Myers
Director of Academics
and Outreach

Maite Fuertes
Communications and
Marketing Coordinator

Amanda Morelli
Pro bono Consultant

Dr. María Montalvo
Pro bono Consultant
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

Gloria Narea
Director of Family Engagement and Leadership
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Coordinators

Maria Garcia
Mount Vernon (Main Campus)

Liliano Cataño
Vickery Mill Elementary School

Elisa Stevens
Hapeville Elementary School

Vanessa Orduñez
Hopkins Elementary School

Citlaly Colón
Dresden Elementary School

Janet Grounds
Fountain Elementary School
YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Lizbeth Zamora
Director of Youth
Programs

Carmen Morales Mier
Youth Site
Coordinator
ACADEMICS LEADERSHIP

Kimberly Price, Ed.S
Academic Coordinator

Marjorie Araujo
Vickery Mill Elementary School Site Coordinator

Tameki McDowell
Hapeville Elementary School Site Coordinator

Carla Hargrove
Hopkins Elementary School Site Coordinator

Carla Armstrong
Dresden Elementary School Site Coordinator

Kyon Parker-Postell
Fountain Elementary School Site Coordinator
EXTRACURRICULARS AND SUPPORT

Lyn Alpauti
Data and Support Coordinator

Vashti Reyes
Extracurricular Coordinator

Arantza Romero
Database Developer

Isabel Mester
Music Teacher

Ricardo Montoya
Soccer Academy Coach

Adolfo Guerra
Office Manager