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ABOUT
MISSION
Mission
The Parent Venture is a leading provider of comprehensive, high-quality education for parents, caregivers, educators, and community members. Since 2006, our organization has delivered education on critical issues—mental health, digital media, academic success, and more—that impact the health and well-being of children and teens.
CO-FOUNDERS
Founders
Charlene Margot, MEd, and Bev Hartman, MA, 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.
CHARLENE MARGOT, MEd
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.
BEV HARTMAN, MA
Co-Founder and CIO
Bev Hartman is co-founder and Chief Impact Officer (CIO) 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 founding director of The Bing Institute, an international learning center for parents and educators.
BOARD MEMBERS
Board Members
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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