Hester Paul, MS, National Director of Eco-Healthy Child Care® has worked with Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN) since 2010. Prior to joining CEHN, Ms. Paul led the initial national expansion of the EHCC program under Oregon Environmental Council, the statewide environmental organization that founded EHCC. Ms. Paul strategically directs CEHN’s efforts to uplift environmental health as a core tenet of health and safety, for the field of early care and education.

 In 2008, Ms. Paul created the EHCC National Advisory Committee (NAC); the NAC is the only national child care committee dedicated to improving environmental health best practices within early care and learning settings. Ms. Paul serves as an advisor to Child Care Aware of America’s National Advisory Council on Healthy Child Care, as well as state environmental health committees for child care. She has led EHCC’s impactful work to incorporate environmental health best practices into national accreditation platforms, national health and safety standards for child care, state licensing regulations as well as state Quality Rating and Improvement Systems for long term sustainability. Ms. Paul co-created EHCC’s six hour Train the Trainer curriculum, now offered as an e-learning course which offers adult learning clock hours in all states. She has extensive non-profit program management experience and served previously as the Director of Provider Services at the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency - Children’s Council of San Francisco.

Dezire’e serves as the Director of Professional Development for the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). In this role, she is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive range of educational programs and resources tailored to the needs of family child care educators through the PD Academy and conference workshops. She is responsible for organizing and facilitating NAFCC national annual conferences each year.

     “When charged with developing an e-learning platform for family child care educators, I created a blueprint that would merge our NAFCC accreditation five competencies along with early learning developmental milestones.”

With several years of experience in Head Start programs, Dezire’e supports practitioners such as training, coaching, and mentoring. She is an expert in the Quality Rated (QRIS) and NAEYC accreditation, a certified trainer, and a reliable observer of the CLASS Tool. She travels throughout the country to conduct early childhood training and has held a position as an ESOL virtual instructor in schools throughout South Korea. Dezire’e also serves as a College Adjunct Instructor, teaching early childhood courses. Additionally, she has owned and operated a licensed family childcare facility in Georgia.

Dezire’e is a two-time BEAR graduate from Mercer University and holds an Ed.S. in Early Childhood from Walden University. She also possesses a Master of Education in early childhood and a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from Mercer University. She holds a Georgia Teacher Certification (T5) with two endorsements: preschool special education and ESOL.

As a lifelong educator, coach, mentor, and Bright from the Start Approved trainer, Dezire’e believes that all children can learn when met at their developmental and social-emotional levels. She enjoys witnessing the moment of realization when a child discovers their potential!

BriAnne Moline is a highly accomplished professional in Early Childhood Education (ECE), boasting over 15 years of dedicated experience in shaping the future through high-quality care and education. With both an Associate’s and a bachelor’s degree in ECE, BriAnne’s strong commitment to children, families, and the early childhood sector is reflected in her diverse roles.

Since 2017, BriAnne has been the Owner of Wild Wonders Early Learning Program, where she has successfully achieved a Star 4 rating on the Stars to Quality system and initiated the NAFCC Accreditation process. As Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Montana Family Childcare Network, established in 2022, she leads initiatives such as the Home-Based Early Childcare Mentorship Program and an annual Home-Based Educator Conference, underscoring her dedication to advocating for innovative professional development and mentorship in the field.

BriAnne’s extensive experience includes facilitating national leadership training for family educators through organizations such as the National Association for Family Child Care and Homegrown Child Care. She actively contributes to early childhood systems advocacy at local, state, and national levels. A passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and family involvement, BriAnne embodies her mission to nurture each child’s individuality while fostering a community that supports children, families, and educators alike.

As a lifelong learner committed to expanding her knowledge and perspectives, BriAnne Moline stands at the forefront of championing a brighter future for children, families, and communities through her unwavering dedication to early childhood education.

Conference Coordinator

Emily Fallon is the Conference Coordinator for the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), where she plays a key role in organizing and executing the association’s regional and annual conferences that bring together family child care professionals, educators, and industry leaders. With a strong background in event planning, sales, and hospitality, Emily ensures that NAFCC’s events are engaging, impactful, and tailored to the needs of the family child care community.

Before joining NAFCC, Emily spent four years working in the hotel industry, specializing in sales and event planning. Her experience in this field, along with her Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from the University of South Carolina, gives her a unique perspective on creating seamless, memorable events that foster professional growth and meaningful connections.
Emily is passionate about creating high-quality, well-organized events that support the advancement and development of family child care educators. She is committed to supporting NAFCC’s mission by delivering conferences that provide valuable learning opportunities, networking experiences, and resources for child care professionals across the country.