Over the past three years, our Early Childhood Community Advocate team has created supportive relationships with Norwalk parents/caregivers with a central focus on improving parent understanding about early childhood development. They have provided resources and support at community events and by partnering with:
- Early Childhood Educational Programs,
- Family Child Care Educational Programs
- Pediatricians
- Community Service Providers
- Norwalk Public School District Family Center
- City of Norwalk
We are extremely grateful for their time and commitment to Norwalk families and would like to share how much we appreciate all that they do.
Ivett Castro
Ivett is an endlessly creative person, and we are truly grateful to have her as part of our volunteer program. Ivett brings so much knowledge and positive feedback to our team, along with a beautiful family that also volunteers. Her admirable work, along with her innovative ideas, truly builds confidence and support among our team members. Ivett is the perfect example of a positive voice in challenging times.
Nicaury DelOrbe
Nicaury is truly one of a kind. Her loving and compassionate way of treating others makes her exceptional in her role with the patients. Nicaury and her genuine personality make her an invaluable person in our team. We are deeply impressed by how much she has grown throughout these years and how her voice has become noticeable and strong in advocating for the families in our community. We are truly grateful to have Nicaury and witness her professional and personal growth.
Maria Guzman- “The OG”
Maria, our “OG,” has been an incredibly valuable member of our team. We have learned and grown together over the years, and her great ideas and suggestions have truly made our team stronger. We deeply admire her work ethic, sense of responsibility, and passion in everything she does. Her dedication throughout these years truly shows what a special and valuable person she is to us.
Karina Mendez
Karina has impressed us with her numerous talents and the various roles she plays in our community. We admire her leadership and attention to detail. Her kindness and compassion towards the various causes we support make us feel very fortunate to have her on our team. Not everyone is as honest and compassionate as she is. It’s amazing how she always helps new employees get up to speed, no matter what it takes from her. She always gives her best. Her encouragement motivates us to continue giving our all.
Jennifer Murray-Mayhew
Jennifer is an exceptional leader in every project she takes on. It’s amazing how she consistently overcomes any obstacles thrown her way. She always goes above and beyond to help and support our families in our community, not just by assisting with screenings, but also by connecting them with resources as they need them. We are impressed by how Jennifer treats everyone with equal respect and a positive attitude. She truly embodies NACTS’ core values in everything she does, inspiring those around her to do the same.
Lorena Rincon
We are thrilled to welcome Lorena, our newest member, to the team. In her short time as a community advocate, Lorena has shown remarkable confidence in her work. She is a quick learner, and we greatly admire her dedication to producing excellent work on new projects. We are truly grateful to have Lorena on our team, and we are excited to continue learning from her.
Eve St. Surin
Eve, our marketing expert, is also our go-to problem solver. We appreciate how Eve takes the lead with a positive attitude and is always willing to help. Her smiles and words of encouragement have inspired many families to stay positive and give their best, always lifting others up instead of pushing them down. Eve is a perfect example of a great team player, and we are grateful for her positive influence on every person she touches.
