Our Leadership
PILAglobal Team
Lindsay Weissert
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Lindsay is an early childhood education activist and a founding member of PILAglobal, where she has served as CEO since 2021.
Kristina Brittenham
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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A lawyer, educator and activist, Kristina brings experience in child advocacy, early childhood research and nonprofit leadership to PILAglobal.
Vanessa Esquivel
Director of Border Programs​
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Vanessa came to PILAglobal with over 15 years of experience working at private schools in Mexico, providing both educational and mental health support.
Rachel Lowdermilk Roberts
Director of Communication & Advocacy
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Rachel is an early childhood educator and founding member of PILAglobal who is dedicated to making high quality education available to all children.
Kaitie O'Brien
Director of Pedagogy
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Kaitie is a founding member of PILAglobal and the director of Evergreen Community School, a progressive, social constructivist preschool in Santa Monica, California.
Thérèse O'Neill
Volunteer Coordinator
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Thérèse O’Neill is a longtime educator who is passionate about promoting safe and nourishing experiences for children in early childhood and beyond.
Tennia Williams
Project Manager
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Tennia is committed to helping children and families have a safe place to learn, play, and be nurtured.
