Allentown, Pa. June 8, 2026— Jamie Popp recently joined the staff of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation as Program Officer, Early Childhood. Her primary responsibilities include supporting initiatives that strengthen early childhood education throughout the Lehigh Valley. Her role serves as a central connector across funders, providers, and community stakeholders, supporting initiatives that increase childcare capacity, affordability, workforce pathways, and systems effectiveness.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Jamie spent more than 15 years working alongside early childhood educators, administrators, and families in a variety of leadership and program development roles. Her experience includes overseeing state-funded early childhood programs, leading professional development initiatives, supporting family engagement efforts, and collaborating with school districts and community partners to expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities.
Jamie has presented nationally on family engagement, including at the 2024 Head Start National Conference, and is passionate about advocating for the early childhood profession and strengthening systems that support children and families. In 2023, she earned a certificate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Family Engagement in Education: Creating Effective Home and School Partnerships.
“Jamie brings a deep understanding of the early childhood landscape and a longstanding commitment to supporting children, families, and educators,” said Megan Barnes Briggs, Vice President of Community Investments at the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation. “Her experience building partnerships, strengthening programs, and advancing family engagement will be invaluable as we continue working with community partners to expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities across the Lehigh Valley. We are excited to welcome Jamie to the Foundation and look forward to the leadership and insight she will bring to this important work.”
A Lehigh Valley native, Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Lock Haven University.
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