Field notes: LENA Start implementers on building community partnerships

July 16, 2018

A smiling woman hugs a baby with curly hair while holding another baby with blond hair on her lap in a colorful, indoor setting.

Field notes: LENA Start implementers on building community partnerships

Duration: 59 minutes
Status: Now available on demand

Forming partnerships is one of the most effective ways to expand a program’s reach and amplify its impact. In this recorded session, representatives from LENA Start sites share firsthand experiences building strong community partnerships to support early childhood initiatives.

Panelists discuss how they identified key stakeholders, built trust with local organizations, and sustained meaningful collaborations over time. Whether you’re launching a new program or strengthening an existing one, their insights offer practical guidance for success.

Panelists:

Four headshot photos in circles with names and titles underneath: Laura Camp (Moderator, LENA), Garrett Kuramoto (San Mateo County Library), Barb Lito (Virginia Beach GrowSmart), and Corrie Norrbom (Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service).
  • Garrett Kuramoto – San Mateo County Libraries
  • Barb Lito – Virginia Beach GrowSmart
  • Corrie Norrbom – Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service

Moderator:

  • Laura Camp – Community Partnerships Manager, LENA
    (Former public educator with 25 years of experience in the field)