Our Team

Upcoming Event

Annual Training Conference & Expo

February 21-24, 2023
Atlanta, GA

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Corporate Sponsorship

As a corporate sponsor, your company can establish and strengthen its connection to our member network.

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Membership

When you join RIVHSA, you’re making a commitment to strengthen the region’s HS/EHS programs.

Join Us

Our executive team takes a unique multidisciplinary approach to association management. With more than 50 years of combined professional experience, the team reflects the perspectives of many fields and their expertise is rooted in multiple domains of private sector, nonprofit, and Head Start management. The organization is fortunate to be led by a diverse and experienced board of directors with a passion and dedication to RIVHSA’s mission as well as by a talented executive team. Together, they model an exceptional board-staff partnership and provide strategic leadership to move the association forward.

RIVHSA Staff

Executive Director

Myra Ingram, MBA

Executive Assistant

Frances Starr, M.Ed.

A Unified Voice for Head Start

Advocacy

RIVHSA is committed to telling your collective story in a compelling manner through direct campaigns, government relations strategists, multi-level networks, and coalitions with shared interests to achieve results.

Because Opportunity Matters

Partnership & Initiatives

RIVHSA actively seeks innovative partnerships opportunities with private, public, and government sector entities. Partnerships amplify our mutual interests and success while also increasing awareness of what we do best - prepare today’s students for tomorrow.

Quality Learning Experiences

Professional Development

RIVHSA offers training opportunities that support federal regulations and policies, and strengthen program administration, staff development, parent engagement, and community partnership.