Everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive.
We deliver exceptional early childhood education and develop compassionate partnerships with families to support them in realizing their hopes and dreams.
Berta Velilla,
Chief Executive Officer
Berta Velilla has been CEO and President of MVCDC since May 2019. Previously, she was with Child Focus in Cincinnati, OH, and has a rich history with Head Start.
Steven M. Kandel,
Chief Operating Officer
Steven M. Kandel is our Chief Operating Officer. He came to us in July of 2022 after more than 23 years in public education as a teacher and administrator.
Scott Siegfried,
Chief Innovation Officer
A former Head Start Lead Teacher, Scott Siegfried has been with MVCDC since 1991 and has served as Chief Innovation Officer since 2016.
Don Hoendorf,
Chief Financial Officer
Don Hoendorf is CFO of MVCDC. He joined the organization in June, 2019 and has 40+ years of financial experience with both profit and non-profit organizations.
Kathy Rearick, Board Chair
Goodwill Easter Seals of Miami Valley, Retired
Adrienne Daniels, Director of Marketing & Communications
Shook Construction
Frank Surico, Community Volunteer
Kevin Scroggins, Senior Pastor
Blessed Rock Church
Toni Jones, Director Social Determinants of Health Integration & Partnerships
CareSource
Shaun Smith, Treasurer
Ann Charles Watts, Managing Attorney; Vice Chair
Practice with Purpose
Jaclyn Smith, Director of Education & Development
Midmark Corp.
Shauna Adams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Early Childhood & Executive Director
Center of Early Learning, University of Dayton
Trey Clements, Assistant Professor
Sinclair Community College
Rachel Ward, Secretary
OMEGA Community Development Corp.
David Feldmiller
Feldmiller Consulting
Kelly Geers, Director of Community & Client Relations
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Tom Petrovic, CPA
Brixey & Meyer Inc.
Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is part of the national Head Start network. We support families experiencing poverty, providing early learning opportunities for children from 6 weeks to age 5. Our Family Support Specialists help parents and caregivers become financially stable and self-supporting.
Donations are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc., 215 Horace Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402.
Thank you for your support!
Click here to see MVCDC’s Tax Return for public disclosure.