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ABOUT

MISSION

Mission

The Parent Venture is a leading provider of inclusive, high-quality parent and community  education in Silicon Valley and beyond. Since 2006, we have reached over 150,000 attendees on critical issues-–mental health, digital media, substance use, and more--that impact the health and well-being of children and teens.

 

Through inclusive, high-quality presentations, workshops, and films, families acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies they need to support positive parenting practices.  

CO-FOUNDERS

Founders

Charlene Margot, M.A., and Bev Hartman, M.A., became colleagues at Bing Nursery School, Department of Psychology, Stanford University. They share a deep commitment for children, families, and schools that motivates them to advance parent and community education. 

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CHARLENE MARGOT, MA

Co-Founder and CEO

Charlene Margot is a Palo Alto native and lifelong advocate of children, schools, and families. She is the co-founder and CEO of nonprofit The Parent Venture, a leading provider of inclusive, high-quality parent and community education, and founder of The Parent Education Series. Charlene began her career in education at the laboratory school for the Department of Psychology at Stanford University, and as a consultant to IBM in educational software development.

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BEV HARTMAN, MA

Co-Founder and CCO

Bev Hartman is co-founder and CCO of nonprofit The Parent Venture to further her commitment to the well-being of children and families. Previously, Bev was Adjunct Faculty at Pacific Oaks College. She is a former lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Stanford University, as well as a teacher and administrator at research laboratory Bing Nursery School. Bev was the founding director of The Bing Institute, an international learning center for parents and educators. 

BOARD MEMBERS

Board Members
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CARRIE Du BOIS

Board Member

Carrie Du Bois has served as a school board trustee since 2005, and she is currently a member of the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees. She is a delegate to the California School Boards Association (CSBA), and a past president of the San Mateo County School Boards Association.

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Advisory Council
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BECKY BEACOM

Retired Health Education Manager, PAMF

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DONALD E. GRANT, JR., PsyD

Author, Speaker, Educator Executive Director, Mindful Training Solutions

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ANA HOMAYOUN, MA

Author, Educator, Founder of Green Ivy Consulting and Luminaria Learning Solutions

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NED JOHNSON

Author, Speaker, Tutor Geek

Founder and CEO, PrepMatters

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MADELINE LEVINE,

PhD

Psychologist, Consultant, Educator, Author

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KAREN LI,

MD

 Director of School Health, 

Sequoia Healthcare District

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ERAN MAGEN,

PhD

CEO and Founder, Parenting for Humans, Early Alert

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TAYLOR MARGOT,

JD

Legal Advisor, CEO of Keys 

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WILLIAM STIXRUD,
PhD

Author, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Assistant Professor

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MARIE VIOLET

Director, Health & Wellness

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital

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LEAH WEISS,

PhD, MSW

Author, Co-Founder, Skylyte

Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business

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IRMA ZOEPF,

MBA, CDE

Founder and Principal, 

The Z Bridge, LLC

Director of Community Engagement,
Peninsula Health Care District

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ANN EVANILLA-WASSON, MS

Director of School Health, 

Sequoia Healthcare District

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MICHELLE REMOND, MA

Community Liaison,
Redwood City School District

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RILEY MULCAHY

Executive Director,
The RILEY Project 

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