Kidango, Inc.
Dulce Maria Torres-Petty has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several years. Dulce Maria is currently employed as the Senior Director of Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation at Kidango, Inc. Prior to this role, they worked at Oakland Promise as the Senior Program Manager, leading the Brilliant Baby program and overseeing the academic and socio-emotional development of low-income children aged 0-5. Dulce Maria also held the position of Program Supervisor at Tandem: Partners in Early Learning, where they were responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the Early Literacy Program for children aged 0-5. Additionally, they worked as a Project Coordinator for the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, supporting individuals in finding employment and coordinating activities for the Cosmetology School Program. Dulce Maria also served as the Education Coordinator at Mixteca Organization, Inc and the Program Coordinator at US NetCare. Overall, Dulce Maria Torres-Petty has demonstrated expertise in early childhood development, program management, and community engagement.
Dulce Maria Torres-Petty completed their Licenciatura degree in Education at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México from 2001 to 2005.
Kidango, Inc.
Kidango’s commitment is to ensure all children have access to the best opportunities for growth, focused on education and health. Its preschools and early learning centers ensure that children—regardless of family income or background—have access to the academic and social opportunities needed to be prepared for kindergarten and a lifetime of learning.