Our team is all in, committed to supporting you every step of the way. From helping you launch the programs in your district to providing ongoing support, we’ll ensure your family engagement efforts stay strong and continue moving forward. We’re with you for the long haul.
Directors, Trainers and Team Support Specialists

Alejandro Vidal
Director of Family/Community Engagement
559-649-8796Alejandro is the Director of Family and Community Engagement for Family Leadership. He has been leading innovative and engaging training events for over 15 years.

Katie Harri
Director of Training & Programs
877-421-7220With more than a decade of presenting experience, Katie leads the charge as our Director of Training & Programs.

Malu Pulido
National Trainer & Team Support Specialist
877-421-7208Malu is an energetic National Trainer who supports school sites as a Team Support Specialist in several states.

Sarah Gillum
Partnership Success Coordinator
800-747-1780
As our Partnership Success Coordinator, Sarah blends strategy with genuine connection to strengthen and grow our partnerships.

Samantha Pryor-Miller
Director of Family Engagement Partnerships
877-421-6427
With a vibrant spirit and a strategic mindset, Samantha excels as a National Trainer & Team Support Specialist, helping our partners thrive.

Whitney Bunker
Director of Curriculum & Development
Whitney@familyleadership.org

Mia Elliott
National Trainer & Team Support Specialist
(916) 247-5315

Angel Rodriguez
Director of Marketing
800-747-1780
Angel drives all of the marketing efforts for Family Leadership. His unique mix of strategy and creativity ensures we always put our best foot forward.

Chris Sheppard
Director of Operations
877-421-7553
As Director of Operations, Chris is the backbone of our systems, fine-tuning every detail to maximize impact for our partners.
Co-Founders

David Bunker
Emeritus Executive Director

Patty Bunker
National Director, Family Engagement & Training
877-421-8177Patty has trained more than 5,000 school-based family-engagement teams in the Parenting Partners™ model.



