Leading the way

We also train professionals and caregivers in trauma-informed care, evidence-based clinical treatment, parenting and fatherhood.

Our values

Passion

We believe in the boundless potential of children and families and work zealously to achieve transformational change.

Innovation

We seek inventive solutions grounded in best practice and rigorous analysis. We are committed to excellence, impact, and sustainability in all we do.

Partnership

We have the greatest impact when we collaborate with families, community partners, and colleagues who are dedicated to the success of the young people we serve.

Equity

We promote opportunity for communities hit hardest by persistent poverty. We treat everyone with compassion and respect.

Senior Leadership

Catherine Atack

Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer

Jacqueline Atkins

Vice President of Strengthening Families

Mary Brougher

Director of Experiential Learning

James Colón

Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer

Patti Dilliner

Director of Quality Assurance, Family Engagement, & Health Information Management

Amina Fields

Director of Research & Evaluation

Fabritzio Flores

Director of Organizational Development

Juan Flores

Director of Administration for Early Childhood Services

Charlie Gilman

Vice President of Program Technology

Eliz Hovsepian

Vice President of Finance

Terry Kim

Director of Government Relations & Advocacy

Justine Lawrence

Vice President of Head Start

Patrick Lu

Information Technology Manager

Maggie Moe

Director of Marketing & Communications

Cynthia Morales

Director of Human Resources

Keith Parker

Director of Project Fatherhood

Jesús Parra

Vice President, Behavioral Health & Wellness

Ian Ryen

Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations

Martine Singer

President & CEO

Todd Sosna

Chief Program Officer

Gene Straub

Executive Vice President and Chief Finance & Operating Officer

Randy Votsch

Vice President of Operations & Facilities Management

Board of Trustees

Paul R. Kanin

Chair
Kanin Soffer LLP

Adam Checchi

Vice Chair
Checchi Capital Advisers

Tarek Kutrieh

Treasurer
Blizzard Entertainment

Barbera Hale Thornhill

Secretary
Impact Design

Raul E. Alvarado

A Thousand Joys
Trustee Emeritus

Catherine Beyer

Community Leader

Loren Booth

Booth Ranches LLC
Trustee Emeritus

Gena Brooks

Los Angeles Police Department

William R. Burford

Venable LLP

Charles P. Diamond

O’Melveny

Channing Dungey

Netflix

James G. Freeman

Cardinal Industrial

Sunil Gunderia

Age of Learning

Marcia W. Hobbs

Beverly Hills Courier

Nina Holland

CII Early Head Start Policy Council

Bridget Gless Keller

Bridget Gless Designs

Suzanne Marx

Community Leader

Sally J. Michaels

Community Leader

Lisa Baker Morgan

Attorney-at-Law, Writer and Chef

Christine H. Newman

Community Leader

Barry Patmore

Management Consulting

Gelila Assefa Puck

Couturier

David Rognlien

Cadna Automotive

Glenn A. Sonnenberg

Latitude Management Real Estate Investors

Emada E. Tingirides

Los Angeles Police Department

Kathleen Vanderziel

The Capital Group Companies

Support Groups

PAST
The Colleagues
The Colleagues, founded in 1950, is a women's volunteer non-profit who support and raise funds to benefit Children's Institute through their resale boutique in Santa Monica and an annual Spring Luncheon. Through their work, the Colleagues have donated over $25 million to serve Los Angeles’s most vulnerable children.
PAST
The C.H.I.P.S.
Since 1966, the C.H.I.P.S (Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service) have provided program and fundraising support to Children's Institute. Comprised of approximately 50 volunteers, some of the members are daughters or daughters-in-law of the founding Colleagues.
PAST
Les Amies
For nearly half a century, Les Amies has played an important and unique role in generating much-needed resources for Children's Institute.

Children's Institute Locations

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