Provider Advisory Council

In early 2026, NEIECC launched a Provider Advisory Council (PAC) to act as the primary provider voice for our region. Each county that partners with the regional coalition is represented, as are a variety of child care auspices. This group has a direct hand in designing regional programs and drafting the advocacy and policy messages that reach our state and local leaders.

Provider Advisory Council

Provider Advisory Council Members: 2026

Adams County:

Tana Sheets, Director, Kids First Childcare Ministry

Allen County:

Danielle Svanter, Executive Director, Westminster Preschool’s Early Years Academy at Bridge of Grace Ministries

Deondra Steward, Owner, Unique Cherubs Family Childcare

Madi McCloskey, Director, Kiddie Prep School

Dekalb County

Chelsey Robinson, Director, Dekalb County YMCA Early Learning Center

Huntington County

TBA

Kosciusko County:

Trisha Trimble, Director, Wawasee Early Learning

LaGrange County

Jeannie Owsley, Co-Director/Co-Owner, Imagination Station, and GO Foundation Early Learning Center

Noble County:

Tina Lee, Director, Kendallville Day Care Center, Center

Steuben County

Sara Miller, Wee Creations Preschool and Daycare

Wells County:

Stephanie Bixler, Director, First Presbyterian Early Learning

Whitley County:

Ena Colbert, Owner, Ena’s Playpen Child Care