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For over a decade, Children’s Literacy Project has been mobilizing individuals, organizations and churches into the public schools. The result is that thousands of communities and hundreds of thousands of volunteers have been activated into neighborhood schools.
We build local movements alongside organizations and communities of faith.
We educate and illustrate for literacy awareness to curate national advocacy.
We recruit volunteers: we inspire, we help with placement, we illustrate impact.
We provide books to under-resourced contexts, creating literacy ownership.
Transforming lives and communities through literacy.
A nation of activated communities that ensure all children read proficiently by the fourth grade thus creating pathways of opportunity and potential.
We serve with humility, lead with evidence, and believe in the power of communities to transform children’s lives through literacy.
Producer of award-winning, high impact and culture changing films including SENTENCED, UNDIVIDED and A RIVER BETWEEN US. He lives by the adage, “do justice, love mercy and walk humbly.” Jeff’s leadership uniquely turns dreams into movements and brings much needed resources to those in the greatest need.
Tasked with taking CLP’s vision to every community in the US, Steve is a distinguished leader with a quarter-century of experience specializing in driving organizational transformation and growth across varied sectors. He excels in harnessing data-driven strategies, leading multidisciplinary teams, and forging key partnerships to meet and exceed objectives.
Writer behind the award-winning documentary SENTENCED and the new book, READ. He is a theologian, professor, award-winning author, international speaker and filmmaker. He is a traveler of the world and 30-year veteran of provoking audiences toward goodness, truth and beauty through pen, podium and podcast.
Experienced collaborative leader with a demonstrated history of working in local and state government. Skilled in Administration, Agenda Development, Administration, Research, and Government Relations. Strong community and social services professional with a Master of Arts - MA focused in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies from Alliance Theological Seminary.
An expert who manages our Google Ad Grants program, ensuring maximum impact of our adaptive advertising strategy. She optimizes campaigns to drive high-quality traffic and achieve exceptional ROI for our organization. She's a seasoned pro who thrives on learning and adapts effortlessly to whatever curveballs the digital world throws her way.
Elise has a proven track record in social media, account management, and digital marketing. She has helped numerous businesses amplify their brand presence and grow. Experienced in both agency and in-house marketing roles, Elise excels in creating tailored, results-driven campaigns that drive engagement and deliver measurable success.
A world class designer who spearheads our organization's visual identity, creating stunning branding for everything from email templates to printed collateral. She is the architect of our website, overseeing its development, maintenance, and SEO optimization to ensure a powerful online presence. She designs for impact.
Communications strategist and passionate storyteller dedicated to combating illiteracy through compelling narratives and strategic fundraising. Her journey spans multiple creative disciplines— from film-producing to creating cinematic music for HBO Max, Apple TV, and Pokémon– enabling her to approach fundraising with a unique perspective that bridges education expertise with mainstream appe
My passion is anything and everything email. I've worked with over 40 ESPs across multiple systems. I take on new and different projects all the time. I have a deep understanding of communications programs both on the client/consumer side and rear-facing technical requirements needed to make successful marketing programs.
A film producer and entrepreneur specializing in entertainment, brand strategy, and philanthropy. He thrives at the intersection of storytelling, strategic partnerships, and wide-reaching audiences to drive meaningful social impact. Through his work with the Children’s Literacy Project, he forges partnerships that champion education and inspire the next generation
John leads the crucial Salesforce CRM integration, managing both our literacy and volunteer databases with precision and expertise. He ensures that CLP can optimize its activities by maintaining a robust, efficient system that seamlessly connects our various operational components.
David Austin has dedicated his career to combating poverty and its effects worldwide. Most recently, he served six years with the United Nations World Food Programme, contributing to global efforts to alleviate hunger. His extensive experience also includes serving on the North Korean mission with Mercy Corps and as a Program Director for the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, where he supported initiatives that uplift underserved communities through education and social services.
Ron Fairchild is the founder of the Smarter Learning Group and a nationally recognized leader in expanding learning opportunities for young people. As the former CEO of the National Summer Learning Association, Ron spearheaded efforts to combat summer learning loss for children in need. Since its inception, he has served as a key consultant to the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, bringing strategic insights and advocacy to improve childhood literacy nationwide.
Stephanie Korteweg is the president of the Waco Independent School District Board. Prior to her elected role, Stephanie served 12 years teaching elementary students in Waco, and was awarded teacher of the year for 2007-2008. Through her community relationships and networks, she founded the STARS Book Clubs, which includes volunteers from 40 churches across Waco who meet with over 1100 students across 13 public elementary schools. Her work has been transformational in recruiting volunteers from faith communities and beyond to serving children in public schools to ensure that children have the support they need to learn to read.
Anne Andersen is a Portland-area businesswoman turned philanthropist. In addition to serving on the board of the Children’s Literacy Project, she serves on the board of the Edwards Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with cognitive disabilities. Anne’s leadership and philanthropy have made a meaningful impact on vulnerable communities in the region.
Sam Martin is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter with five global #1 hit songs. His creative contributions and deep passion for storytelling make him an invaluable asset to the Children’s Literacy Project’s focus on storytelling and film production. Sam’s artistic perspective and industry connections enhance CLP’s efforts to produce compelling media that inspires action and supports childhood literacy initiatives. Sam created the score for the film SENTENCED pro-bono.
Jeff Martin
Founder & President, Children’s Literacy Project
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