Mississippi Early Childhood Association (MSECA) has brought together individuals working with young children and families for over 48 years. The association was founded in 1953 with 16 charter members and was called Mississippi Association of Children Under Six (MACUS).

Over 1100 people have attended the six state-wide regional training conferences MSECA has held this year.

2009 MSECA Board Members:

President – Betsy Walsh
Past President – Ellen Goodman
President Elect – Kathy Young
Conference Chair – Connie Clay
First Vice President - Jennie DeLaughter
Second Vice President – Kimberly Triplett
Third Vice President – Annjo Lemons
Secretary – Colleen Smith
Executive Secretary - Cindi Latson
Fiscal Officer - Melissa Lewis Tenhet
SECA Representative - Beverly Peden
Southwest Central Member At Large - Deb Proctor
Southeast Member At Large – Melanie Tristani
Southwest Member At Large – Carol Ann McMorris
Southeast Central Member At Large - Melanie Tristani
Northeast Member At Large - Kelly Moss
Northeast Central Member At Large – JoAnn Thomas
Northwest Member At Large – Rachel Pittman
Northwest Central Member At Large - Anjohnette Gibbs

Committees Chairpersons:

Child Care Licensing – Terre Harris
Education – Amy Baker
Health – Annjo Lemons
Historians – Kaye Sowell & Greer Proctor-Dickson
Cultural Diversity – Patti Permenter
Inter-related Organizations – Regina Moffett
Parliamentarian - Joan Elder
Publicity/Week of the Young Child – Tedra Sirmon
Resolutions - Diane Setzer
Video Promotions – Kathy Young

Affiliate Presidents:

JACUS – Terre Harris
Hattiesburg – Kim Merritt
WISH - Anjohnette Gibbs
ICC MECA - Carol Bishop