Our Team
About United Way of Greater Charlottesville
United Way of Greater Charlottesville and Ready Region Blue Ridge are committed to improving school readiness outcomes by addressing disparities and leading the charge for equity so that all children have access to opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, family income, language, ability, geography, or zip code.
United Way of Greater Charlottesville is one of nine organizations selected to coordinate services and build the partnerships needed to strengthen quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) in Virginia. As the Ready Region Blue Ridge Lead, our responsibility is the on-the-ground coordination and integration of essential early childhood care and education (ECCE) services and resources. To find out more about United Way of Greater Charlottesville, please click the link below.
Ready Region Blue Ridge Staff
Amanda Meadows
Early Education Specialist: Coordinated Enrollment
Ashlie Glass
Early Education Specialist: VQB5
Blair Davis
Workforce Manager
Brianna Sarceno
VQB5 Senior Manager
Emily Page
Early Education Specialist: VQB5
Jesse Laase
Early Education Specialist: VQB5
Kearsley Hinely
RRBR Senior Director
Lina Montoya
Mixed Delivery Senior Manager
Mary Shifflett
Early Education Specialist: Mixed Delivery
Megan Meyers
Coordinated Enrollment Manager
Melissa Carter
Senior Director of ECCE Programs
Meredith Locascio
VP of School Readiness Impact
Nicole Alexander
Early Education Specialist: Early Learners Scholarship
Patrick Hayes
Data Analyst
Terrell Thompson
Early Education Specialist: Family EngagementSteering Committee
The Steering Committee provides the governance structure for Ready Region Blue Ridge. It is tasked with developing and implementing a regional strategic plan in partnership with the Sub-Regional Leadership Teams, the Family Council, and other representatives from the 21 cities and counties in the region. The regional strategic plan will ensure that communities are engaged to provide public/private alignment with the development of an early education system across the entire state that will provide each child in Virginia equitable access to a quality early education.
Family Council
The Family Council plays a vital role in guiding the work of Ready Region Blue Ridge. Members serve as key voices from the communities across the region and help shape decisions made by the Sub-Regional Leadership Teams and the Steering Committee. To ensure diverse and inclusive representation, the Council includes parents and caregivers from across the region. Meetings are held virtually each month, and members receive compensation for their time and contributions. Interested parents are encouraged to email tthompson@unitedwaycville.org or complete and submit the Contact Us form.
Contracted Observers
If interested in being a Contracted CLASS Observer for RRBR, please complete the interest form found here.