Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Toddler
I believe in appropriate mental health supports and services for all, especially our youngest Massachusetts residents. Equitable supports should be available to all Massachusetts residents regardless of age, status, race/ethnicity, language spoken, income and geographical location.
"We must remember this is our job but their lives." -Roxanne Hoke-Chandler
Iced coffee is a must!
(Former) Director of Early Childhood Services
Please Standby: Retirement in Progress
Retirement
Peek-A-Boo Stage
We must support little people becoming good people to make the world a better place.
“Do unto others as you would have others do unto others.”
- Jeree Pawl
I am happiest when I’m in or on the ocean.
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Newborn Stage
As a practitioner, my joy is to witness families discover their newborn baby's capacities and personhood and have opportunities to fall deeply in love with their baby.
Every young child must feel and know "I am loved", "I am safe" and "I can be me and explore the world!"
– Aditi Subramaniam
Dancing in community makes my heart happy! I am an Indian classical dancer and have been for the past 31 years.
Boston Public Health Commission
Toddler Stage
Addressing Early Childhood Mental Health is a calling that I proudly answer. I am committed to spreading the importance of mental health and healthy child development.
“If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”
– African Proverb
I am madly in love with mash potatoes, my favorite number is 4, and I absolutely love all that is Caribbean!
Boston Public Health Commission
Infant Stage (the 1st year)
Lifting up early childhood mental health is so important because our children matter; they are the future. This work is imperative because supporting families at the beginning of their child's life provides an opportunity to reduce adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which promotes a better life outcome. I truly believe that it takes a village to raise a child and ensuring that every child has “a village” that is fully prepared to support and raise them is a goal that I am fully committed to.
“It always seems impossible until it's done.”
- Nelson Mandela
I love live entertainment: concerts, comedy shows, musicals and plays. I love to sing but can’t clap on beat, lol. I am obsessed with home decorating shows and consider myself a DIYer.
IECMH Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant early childhood mental health is synonymous with healthy social and emotional development. It is developing the capacity of the child from birth to ag… Statewide Policy and Initiatives Lead
Department of Mental Health
Infant Stage (the 1st year)
It brings such an opportunity for full family support and impacting generational change. It's a time of hope and with that hope a unique window of opportunity for support and change.
"One generation full of deeply loving parents would change the brain of the next generation, and with that, the world."
- Dr. Charles Raison.
I have lived my life between two countries - USA and Portugal. And I love Sandra Boynton’s books; my favorite is Snuggle Puppy.
Assistant Director, Division of Pregnancy, Infancy and Early Childhood
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Toddler Stage ("terrible twos" are the best!)
It's a unique window of opportunity for providing support to affect generational and social change.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
-Maya Angelou
I'm half Cuban and half Swedish and Swedish was my first language. I've lived in 4 different countries and 4 U.S. states but feel most at home in Massachusetts.
Family Care Partnership & Healthcare Without Walls
Toddler Stage
I started my career working with teens. Over time I realized how much their struggle began in their early years. I believe giving caregivers the support and knowledge they need can save the family and the entire system from years of challenge and struggle.
Take time to enjoy your young child. You never get the time back and the beautiful connection you build will last a lifetime.
-Malika Arty
I love all things sparkly or chocolate.
The Home for Little Wanderers
Infant Stage (the 1st year)
Every child deserves to have a happy, healthy childhood.
“If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.”
- Coretta Scott King
I am a middle child, from the middle of the country (Missouri), and I like the middle of the brownie best.
Boston Public Health Commission
Infant Stage (the 1st year)
Every child deserves to have a happy, healthy childhood.
“If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.” -- Coretta Scott King
I am a middle child, from the middle of the country (Missouri), and I like the middle of the brownie best.
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