Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce of Prevention) is a nonprofit public-private partnership advancing quality early learning and care for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to help close the opportunity gap. For nearly 40 years, Start Early has delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting and Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Bringing expertise in program delivery, research and evaluation, professional development and policy and advocacy, Start Early works in partnership with communities and other experts to drive systemic change so that millions more children, families and educators can thrive. Learn more at StartEarly.org. ​


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Michael Rapelyea

Laura Thonn

Diana Rauner

Johanna Vetter

Michael Hoffman

Curt R. Bailey

The Leadership Team at Start Early comprises top executives who provide strategic direction and oversight across all aspects of the organization. These leaders drive initiatives in program delivery, research and evaluation, professional development, and policy advocacy to advance early learning and care. They collaborate to implement systemic changes aimed at closing the opportunity gap, ensuring that millions of children, families, and educators can thrive.

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