Elaine Mollindo, she/her, is a cisgender female with an Indigenous mixed identity of Chemehuevi and Chicanx. Elaine is passionate about equity, wellness and early childhood education. She has served in the arena of children and families for over 20 years as a family support provider, teacher, director, coach and most recently, professional learning facilitator. Elaine currently designs and facilitates professional learning experiences for various early childhood organizations on the land now known as Arizona. She is the proud mother of a 28-year-old, intelligent, empowered, equity advocate.