Barbara-Ann Mattle AAS ’76, BS ’80 currently serves as CEO of Child Care Council, Inc., a leading provider of child care resources and referral services. She joined the organization in 1983, and currently manages a $5.5 million budget and a staff of 56.
 
Under Barbara-Ann's leadership, Child Care Council has expanded from two employees into a multi-million dollar organization with offices in Monroe, Wayne, and Livingston Counties. She gives numerous presentations on child care, development and referral issues, teacher education, government regulations, accreditations, and other topics relating to children and families. Barbara-Ann also teaches many classes in child care careers, operations, and education at community schools. She has worked on several child care center design projects, as well.
 
Prior to joining the Child Care Council, Barbara-Ann worked full-time at the Girl Scouts of Western New York. During this time she was also enrolled at RIT, completing her education at night. She is incredibly grateful for RIT and the flexibility the School of Individualized Study allows, crediting the university for much of her early success.

Meet Barbara-Ann