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Our team is your partner and ally in securing private grant funding for LENA Grow.

  • Pinpoint local funders.
  • Communicate with them effectively.
  • Submit a winning grant application.

Find your LENA representative below:

Northeast

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Luis Bernal
Regional Partnerships Director
LuisBernal@LENA.org
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Southeast

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Gina Gates
Regional Partnerships Director
GinaGates@LENA.org
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Central

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Lindsey Santarelli
Regional Partnerships Director
LindseySantarelli@LENA.org
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West

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Kelsey Hewlett
Regional Partnerships Director
KelseyHewlett@LENA.org
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Tennessee and Arkansas

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Jodi Whiteman
Senior Director of Partnerships
JodiWhiteman@LENA.org
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Virginia and D.C.

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Amy Marciniak
Director of Growth Operations
AmyMarciniak@LENA.org
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