2024

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Executive Director, Karla Poole/ Facilitator and Parent Leader, Dr. Adrienne Kennedy/ Parent Leader, Dr. Jermaine Kennedy Discussing Their Experiences with COPLTI

Parent Leaders in the Community

Explore our latest achievements and innovations in our Recent Projects Showcase, where we highlight the civic engagement projects and activities of our Parent and Youth Leaders.

Celebrating the Creation of Ecuadorians in Ohio by COPLTI Alumni


We are proud to announce that COPLTI Parent Leader Alumni Miguel Perez and German Ordonez have successfully helped create the Ecuadorians in Ohio organization, a remarkable achievement stemming from their leadership training during the first Spanish COPLTI cohort. As a testament to their impactful work, the President of Ecuadorians in Ohio, Miguel Saldaña, and his board members have all joined the second Spanish COPLTI cohort to enhance their leadership skills and community engagement. Their first community project, “License for All,” is an initiative that helps all residents of Ohio obtain their driver’s license, highlighting the power of COPLTI training in fostering dynamic and influential community leaders.

Our Youth Leaders’ Community Cleanup Club Creation


We are excited to announce that COPLTI Parent Leader Chelsea Elliott’s daughter, Natalie Elliott, just 7 years old, has launched “Natalie’s Community Cleanup Club” to tackle littering and save the planet. Inspired after witnessing someone throw trash out of a car window, Natalie decided it was time to take action. With support from her mom, Chelsea Elliott, and community volunteers, Natalie’s initiative focuses on monthly cleanup events to keep our environment clean. “The Earth would be happier if all of us group up together and clean up,” Natalie says. Join us in supporting Natalie’s mission to create a cleaner, greener community. To volunteer and help with this inspiring project, please contact us!

Exciting Expansion of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Led by Parent Leader Alumni and CDF-Ohio


We are excited to announce that COPLTI Parent Leader Alumni J’marshanae Rush, Ana Montes, Jireh De La Cruz, Jason Marshall, and Ugochi Akoi will lead the expansion of the Parent Advisory Board (PAB) in partnership with Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-Ohio). This initiative aims to strengthen parent advocacy in education, health, gun violence, and immigrant families across Ohio.

We seek 2-3 new parents to join and engage in impactful community projects!

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Celebrating Our Team at the Columbus City Schools Summer Engagement and Opportunities Fair


We are delighted to highlight the outstanding participation of COPLTI Parent Leader Tiana Lee, Facilitator Dr. Adrienne Kennedy, and Site Coordinator Amber Walker at the Columbus City Schools Summer Engagement and Opportunities Fair. Their dedication and efforts in representing COPLTI at this event were instrumental in recruiting our next group of amazing parent leaders. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tiana, Dr. Kennedy, and Amber for their commitment to empowering parents and strengthening our community. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated and made a significant impact on our mission.

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Karla Poole, Executive Director

Phone: 614-701-9697
Email: copltimain@centralohioplti.org

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