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AECEA's Ambassador Program is a community-building initiative designed to strengthen connections among early childhood educators in the Edmonton region.
Our Ambassadors are volunteer educators who are passionate about supporting their professional community. Through local gatherings, conversations, and networking opportunities, Ambassadors help create spaces where educators can connect, share experiences, learn from one another, and stay informed about opportunities within the profession.
Whether you're looking to meet other educators, attend a local event, or simply stay connected to what's happening in the sector, our Ambassadors are here to help foster meaningful professional connections.
Meet Your Ambassadors
Our Edmonton Ambassador cohort brings together educators from a variety of backgrounds, roles, and experiences within Alberta's early learning and child-care sector. Together, they are helping build opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community throughout the region.
Amelyn Harke
Amelyn's bio
Amelyn (Amy) Harke is the Executive Director of CPCCS. Originally from the Philippines with an Education degree, she brings a decade of Edmonton childcare leadership experience. She is passionate about supporting families and values building connection and collaboration among educators who passionately advocate for their work.
Aradhna Abraham
Aradhna's bio
Aradhna Abraham, M.Ed. is an educator, speaker, professional development trainer, and early learning leader with two decades of experience advancing excellence in early childhood education.
Through teaching, curriculum leadership, and the development of accessible learning resources, she supports educators in translating research, policy, and pedagogy into meaningful practice. Grounded in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and anti-racism pedagogy, her work focuses on fostering inclusive learning environments and advancing systemic change that strengthens outcomes for children, families, and educators.
As an AECEA Ambassador, Aradhna is proudly committed to elevating the profession, amplifying educator voices, and fostering meaningful connections across Alberta's early learning sector. She is passionate about building inclusive communities, supporting professional growth, and championing transformative practices that create lasting impact for Canadian families and educators.
Kavitha Nandiraju
Kavitha's bio
Kavitha is a preschool teacher in Edmonton. She set foot into her teaching career in 1999 and continues to grow her love and passion in this field. Kavitha’s international teaching experience across continents kindled her appreciation towards diversity and multiculturalism within her classrooms. She strongly believes that every child is special and has unique character strengths and abilities which together paint a beautiful learning canvas for teachers and students in a classroom. She nurtures a school culture that inculcates Engagement, Empowerment and Enjoyment as its fundamental pillars. Her special interest lies in integrating STEM practices and concepts into early childhood education. She holds a Bachelor of Computing Science and a Master’s in Child Psychology from her country of origin. She likes to “give back to community” through volunteering and actively involving in community-led associations and programs. She loves singing, gardening, organising, and planning activities with family and friends.
Maria Baluyot
Maria's bio
Hi! My name is Maria Michaela Tanglao-Baluyot. I am currently employed as an ASaP (Access, Support, and Participation) coach at Kids Included in Edmonton, Alberta. I am also an Early Childhood Education instructor. I enjoy cooking, reading, singing, dancing, watching documentaries, and playing board games with my family.
Nelgee Laminta
Nelgee's bio
Nelgee holds a Master of Arts degree (Canadian Equivalency), is a Level 3 Early Childhood Educator, and a Child and Youth Care Diploma holder. She is passionate about supporting and inspiring educators to grow professionally, succeed in their careers, and find joy and purpose in their everyday work as an ECE educator. She supports AECEA to amplify the voices of educators.
What Can Educators Expect?
The Ambassador Program is centred around community-building and professional connection. Throughout the year, Ambassadors may host or support opportunities such as:
- Informal coffee chats and meet-ups
- Community conversations
- Networking opportunities
- Collaborative learning and sharing
- Local events and gatherings
- Opportunities to connect with AECEA and fellow educators
Every activity is designed to foster relationships, encourage dialogue, and strengthen our professional community.
Upcoming Events
We invite educators from across the Edmonton region to join us at upcoming Ambassador events and gatherings. RSVP for the corresponding events below: