Illinois AEYC’s Governing Board

The Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children is governed by the Board of Directors comprised of an Executive Committee (4-5 elected officers) along with elected Regional Delegates representing each of the Association’s regions. Officers serve two year, staggered terms. The Board holds virtual meetings 4-6 times a year and a meeting at our conference. Meetings are open and all members are welcome to attend. For exact meeting dates, check Illinois AEYC’s event calendar located on this website.

Current Officers of Illinois AEYC include:

Delores Rita

Delores Rita

President Elect (Term 2026-2029)

Amber Knight

Amber Knight

Past President (Term 2023-2026)

Amy Murrin

Treasurer (First Term 2026-2027)

Aminah Weaver

Secretary (first term 2025-2026)

Michelle Zurita-Sharpe

Michelle Zurita-Sharpe

Regional Delegate Vice President (term 2025)

Regional Delegates of Illinois AEYC include:

Region 1:  Monique Hudson (First Term 2026-2027)

Region 2:
Michelle Zurita-Sharpe
(Second Term 2025-2026)

Region 3:
Vacant

Region 4: Dan Berman (Appointed August 2025)

Region 5:
Vacant

Region 6:
Kimberly Cary
(First Term 2025-2026)

Region 7:
Inas Adlakkak (First Term 2026-2027)

Region 8:
Vacant

 

Region 9:
VACANT

Region 10:
Rebecca Dunn (Second Term 2025-2026)

Region 11:
Carrie Holliday (First Term 2026-2027)

Region 12:
VACANT

Region 13:

Vacant

Region 14:
Vacant

Region 15:
Vacant