Laura Pilkington

Laura Pilkington, M.A., M.Ed., is an experienced professional in early childhood education and nonprofit management, currently serving as the Professional Development Coordinator at the Oregon Child Development Coalition since July 2022. Pilkington has previously held roles such as Director of Programming at the Alliance for Equity in Montessori Education and Inclusion Support Specialist for the Inclusive Child Care Program under the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities. Additionally, Pilkington served as Executive Director of the Oregon Montessori Association and Assistant Director at SunGarden Montessori Children's House. Pilkington holds a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Public Administration, a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Montessori methods, as well as a Primary Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Further education includes a Master's in Music History and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Anthropology, complemented by international experiences in Finland and Jamaica.