Our Board of Directors

Our board members play a crucial role in advancing Child Start’s mission to provide high-quality early childhood development services. 

Their expertise, dedication, and strategic guidance ensure that we continuously improve and expand our programs to meet the needs of children and families in our community. By fostering strong partnerships, advocating for policies that support early education, and securing vital resources, our board members help us create a solid foundation for lifelong success for every child we serve.

Ruse Brown

(Chair)

UBS Financial Services

Brown Flaming Roulston Management Group

Dustin Redger

(Vice Chair)

Forvis

Candice Johnson

(Treasurer)

Integra Accounting Solutions LLC

Shannon Benoit

USD 259

Kellie Hogan

District Court Judge, Division 16

Teresa Houston

Envision Child Development Center

Candace Malone

Kansas Health Foundation

Anndria O’Bierne

Spirit Aerosystems

Rob Pinnell

Retired Attorney

Joel Roddell

Rhoden Roofing

Becky Tuttle

City Council Member – District 2 – City of Wichita

Damon Ward

Spirit Aerosystems

Jennifer Wright

Heartland Credit Union

Gabrielle Antoinette Owens-Bruce

Maximus Health Systems

Our Leadership

Child Start’s executive team is a group of experienced and passionate professionals dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and services to children and families in their community. With years of expertise in their respective fields, they work collaboratively to ensure that Child Start’s programs and services are effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the children and families they serve.

Tanya Bulluck

Executive Director

Tanya Bulluck is an accomplished professional with more than 25 years in the field of early childhood education. As the Executive Director at Child Start, Tanya is responsible for overseeing the organization’s mission to provide high-quality education and care to young children.

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Tina Viramontez

Finance and Accountability Director

Tina Viramontez is a highly skilled and experienced finance professional with over 30 years of experience, serving as Child Start’s Finance and Accountability Director.

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Susan Gamble

Director of Human Resources

Susan Gamble is the Director of Human Resources at Child Start. With nearly 20 years of experience in the human resources field, Susan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.

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Mandi Waugh

Early Childhood Connections Program Director

Mandi Waugh, a dedicated leader and advocate with over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, brings a well-rounded perspective as Child Start’s Early Childhood Connections Director, having worked in classrooms and trained professionals.

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