Helena Karimipour

Helena Karimipour is a Provider Services Specialist at Early Learning Coalition of Orange County. Helena has previous experience working with the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County as a Graduate Assistant and Student Intern. Helena also worked as a Pricing Specialist at Publix Super Markets from June 2016 to December 2021. Helena interned at Summit Church from May 2015 to July 2016 and was a Service Manager at 4R Restaurant Group from September 2011 to September 2015.

Helena Karimipour has a graduate certificate in college teaching and leadership from the University of Central Florida. Helena also has a master's degree in early childhood development and education from UCF. Helena has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and development from UCF and an associate's degree in early childhood education and teaching from Seminole State College of Florida. Helena is also certified in 10 components of quality care for infants and toddlers from Florida State University, as well as in CLASS observer infant, CLASS observer preK, and CLASS observer toddler from Teachstone. In addition, they are Lastinger certified coach from The University of Florida Lastinger Center and has a certification in social and behavioral responsible conduct of research from the CITI Program.

Helena Karimipour reports to Darlene Jones, Provider Services & Relations Manager. Helena Karimipour works with Isabel Nix - Provider Services Specialist, Connie Selmi - Provider Services Specialist, and Gabriella Gscheidle - Provider Services Specialist.