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.

2008 MSECA Board Members:
President – Ellen Goodman
Past President – Diane Setzer

President Elect – Betsy Walsh
Conference Chair – Judy Prine
First Vice President - Lydia Boutwell
Second Vice President – Kimberly Triplett
Third Vice President – Annjo Lemons
Secretary – Colleen Smith
Executive Secretary - Cindi Latson
SECA Representative - Beverly Peden
Fiscal Officer - Amy Baker
Southeast Member At Large – Melanie Tristani
Southeast Central Member At Large - Sheri Anders
Southwest Member At Large – Carol Ann McMorris
Southwest Central Member At Large - Jennie DeLaughter
Northeast Member At Large - Kelly Moss
Northeast Central Member At Large - Beth Gaudin
Northwest Member At Large – Tamiko Wilcher
Northwest Central Member At Large - Anjohnette Gibbs
Committees Chairpersons:
Child Care Licensing – Terre Harris
Education - Greer Proctor-Dickson
Inter-related Organizations – Eunice Short
Health – Leah Hinton
Historian - Tricia Cunetto
Cultural Diversity – Melissa Lewis Tenhet
Parliamentarian - Joan Elder
Publicity/Week of the Young Child – Tedra Sirmon
Resolutions - Kaye Sowell
Video Promotions – Kathy Young

Affiliate Presidents

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