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meet our Leadership team
Leadership
Our leadership team at Early Childhood Education Associates comprises seasoned professionals with a deep passion for early childhood education. With diverse backgrounds in education, research, and consultancy, our leaders bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to drive our mission forward. They are dedicated to pioneering excellence and fostering positive change in the early childhood education sector.
Brionnea Williams McClary
Brionnea is a Social Policy professional, specializing in Multi-Culturalism (Diversity Proficiency) and Inclusion. Her career spans several years of experience in education, advocacy, and compliance with program policies and procedures. Within Georgia she has gained expertise in delivering adult learning principles while providing training, technical assistance, coaching and mentoring to Early Learning Programs, Child Care Centers, and Universities. Brionnea has worked in Early Childhood Education as a Teacher and Program Administrator. As a professor, Brionnea has designed courses in Human Resources, English, Law, Social Justice, Women's Studies, Sociology, Race & African-American Studies, and Curriculum & Instruction.
As a previous employee of the Georgia Association on Young Children Brionnea provided 162 hours of strategic planning and training for professionals and parents in disadvantaged settings, including inclusion and development content to over 1000 individuals, child care programs, and administrators. She has taught courses for the University of Cincinnati, coordinated programs for the Children's Law Center and was an American Bar Association Fellow in the area of Homelessness and Children's Issues.
Chonda Walden
As a seasoned executive and innovative serial entrepreneur, Chonda brings over 25 years of C-suite experience to the forefront, marked by strategic P&L management, meticulous budget oversight, and a commitment to fostering innovation in the workplace. Chonda's dynamic business acumen and CEO-level leadership have been instrumental in enhancing learning and organizational development across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders and complex settings. Renowned for cultivating high-performance cultures and integrating cutting-edge innovations, she adeptly aligns resource capabilities with overarching business goals, ensuring success in decentralized organizations.
In addition to my executive experience, Chonda is deeply passionate about early childhood education. She has dedicated her career to supporting educational programs in maintaining optimal quality and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. With extensive experience across Public Schools, Head Start, Military childcare programs, Faith-Based organizations, and private childcare centers, Chonda brings a comprehensive understanding of various educational environments and the unique needs of young learners.
Venturing into the technological frontier, Chonda is evolving as an AI expert, implementing intelligent solutions to propel organizational efficiency and growth. Her passion for authorship and steadfast advocacy for early education and women’s health enrich her executive narrative, driving innovation, spurring corporate growth, and leaving a lasting, impactful imprint on every venture she champions. Through collaboration with educators, administrators, and families, she diligently works to create a positive impact on the lives of children and their communities, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Raquell Owens
An early childhood educator dedicated to ensuring that educational programs provide the highest quality of care and instruction for young children. Raquell's passion lies in supporting these programs in maintaining excellence and implementing developmentally appropriate practices that foster holistic growth and development. With a diverse background spanning Public Schools, Head Start, Military childcare programs, Faith-Based organizations, and Private Childcare centers, Raquell brings a wealth of experience and a comprehensive understanding of various educational environments.
Raquell's expertise includes developing and enhancing curricula, creating supportive and engaging learning environments, and training educators to deliver instruction that meets the unique needs of every child. Raquell is committed to fostering inclusive and nurturing spaces where young learners can thrive, and she continuously seeks innovative approaches to elevate early childhood education standards. Through collaboration with educators, administrators, and families, Raquell strives to positively impact the lives of children and their communities, ensuring that each child can reach their full potential.