Amy is passionate about children’s well-being, having dedicated her entire professional career to childcare and early learning. This mom and entrepreneur is known as both a motivator and a problem solver because she takes a no-nonsense, direct approach with parents, employees, industry peers, and government agencies – she’s always focused on the best interests of the children and families she serves.
She forges community links and collaborations with groups for families and children and co-authored “Parent’s Rights for Disabled Children” for the Illinois State Board of Education. Amy earned many academic achievements, including Dean’s List, Trustees Honors, Magna cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Humanistic Behaviors, and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education.
Amy is active with several community groups and organizations in Kane County, Illinois, is a founding member of the Illinois Daycare Owners Association, and a regular contributor to the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics