CHILDREN AT RISK
Kim Kofron's work experience includes serving as the Director of Early Childhood Education at CHILDREN AT RISK, a non-partisan research and advocacy nonprofit focused on addressing child poverty and inequality. Kim also held the position of Executive Director at the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC), where they oversaw daily operations and programs. Additionally, Kim worked as the Vice President of Advocacy at TXAEYC, collaborating with the board to advocate for the needs of the early care and education field. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Campus-Based Services for Elementary Schools and Non-Profit Organizations at Sylvan Learning. Kim also worked as the Manager of Education at Learning Care Group/The Children's Courtyard and held the role of Past President at the Austin Association for the Education of Young Children.
Kim Kofron's education history begins in 1991 when they enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Kim completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Child Development Family Studies in 1995. Following that, they attended The University of Texas at Austin from 1997 to 1999, where they obtained a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Early Childhood Special Education.
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CHILDREN AT RISK
Our Mission: CHILDREN AT RISK serves as a catalyst for change to improve the quality of life for children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration and advocacy. How We Are Different: CHILDREN AT RISK is the only nonprofit organization that is focused solely on the well-being of the whole child, tracks those indicators through its publication Growing Up in Houston, and proactively drives change for children by educating legislators on the importance of improving each of the key indicators. What We Do: Through its research and advocacy programs, CHILDREN AT RISK is a well-known leader in understanding the health, safety and economic indicators impacting children, and educating public policy makers in their importance in improving the lives of children. Our Vision: The focus of CHILDREN AT RISK is to make children’s needs a priority and to ensure ample resources are available for children and their families to thrive. Our Values: 1. Children First: Our top priority is ensuring a better future for our children 2. Integrity: We are accountable for quality and transparency 3. Collaboration: We achieve more together than we do individually 4. Optimism: We inspire a culture of possibility 5. Meaningful Change: Our efforts are deliberate, measurable and focus on achieving substantial impact 6. Passion: We are motivated by the work that we do