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