Start Early
Ariel Chaidez is an experienced professional in program management and training within the social services sector. Currently serving as a Sr. Program Manager at Start Early since May 2020, Chaidez also holds the position of National Trainer at Parents as Teachers National Center since February 2011. Previous roles include Training Manager, Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, PAT Technical Assistance and Training Specialist, and Program Advisor at Ounce of Prevention Fund from April 2007 to May 2020. Earlier experience includes work as an MST Therapist at Hartgrove Hospital from June 2002 to April 2007, and internships at ChildServ and Youth Guidance. Chaidez earned a Master's degree in Social Work with a focus on Community and Administrative Practices from the University of Illinois Chicago from 1999 to 2002.
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Start Early
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Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce of Prevention) is a nonprofit public-private partnership advancing quality early learning and care for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to help close the opportunity gap. For nearly 40 years, Start Early has delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting and Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Bringing expertise in program delivery, research and evaluation, professional development and policy and advocacy, Start Early works in partnership with communities and other experts to drive systemic change so that millions more children, families and educators can thrive. Learn more at StartEarly.org.