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Board of Early Education and Care
Board Information
Policy Area
EducationPurpose
To oversee and supervise the administration of a high-quality system of public and private early education and careSeat Restrictions
Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: 5Compensation
ExpensesLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sheila Balboni | Provider | Governor | January 4, 2021 |
| Ms. Joan Block | MTA/ MFT | Governor | January 7, 2015 |
| Ms. Irene Collins | Designee | - | No set end date |
| David Cruise | Business | Governor | September 5, 2022 |
| Ms. Joan Wasser Gish | Seat 2 | Governor | March 11, 2017 |
| Nonie Lesaux | Seat 1 | Governor | May 11, 2019 |
| Secretary James Peyser | EXO Secretary of Education | Ex Officio | - |
| Nicole Ruiz de Luzuriaga | Parent/Guardian | Governor | March 11, 2024 |
| Dr. Alison D. Schonwald | Pediatrician | Governor | March 11, 2025 |
| Secretary Marylou Sudders | EXO Secretary of HHS | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Eleonora Villegas-Reimers | Early Ed Evaluator | Governor | March 11, 2018 |
| Ms. Mary E. Walachy | Seat 3 | Governor | March 11, 2021 |