Brenda Bethea has joined the National Head Start Association as Chief Operating Officer. She previously served as Vice President of Operations for Third Way, a centrist think tank. Bethea brings over 15 years of leadership experience from both non-profit and for-profit organizations. The executive director of NHSA said Bethea's experience balancing mission, business management, and entrepreneurial initiatives will help expand opportunities for the Head Start community.

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Brenda Bethea Joins National Head Start Association
As the Chief Operating Officer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) is pleased to
announce that Brenda Bethea has joined the Association as Chief Operating Officer
(COO).
A highly accomplished operations executive, Ms. Bethea’s most recently served as Vice
President of Operations for Third Way, a Washington, DC, centrist think tank, where she
developed and oversaw human resources, administration, finance, facilities, contracts,
insurance and information technology functions. Having worked in large and small for-
profit and non-profit organizations over the course of her career, Ms. Bethea brings to
NHSA over fifteen years of leadership and management experience.
“Ms. Bethea’s proven ability to successfully navigate the delicate balance between
dedication to mission, application of sound business management principles, and
implementation of bold entrepreneurial initiatives is a welcome asset,” said NHSA
executive director Yasmina Vinci. “We are thrilled she has joined the NHSA team and
are looking forward to expanding reach and opportunity for the entire Head Start
community.”
The National Head Start Association is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization
committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the
ability to succeed in school and in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to
healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities.
NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children, 200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start
grantees in the United States. Visit www.nhsa.org and follow @NatlHeadStart for more
information.
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