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