Angie Goettl, M.Ed., is the Assistant Director of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, overseeing the Early Learning Center, Youth Enrichment Program, Food Shelf, and Clothing Closet, and helping to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. Angie is responsible for staff recruitment, retention, management and oversight of the suite of Educational and Basic Needs Programs in the Center. Over ten years she has overseen tenfold program growth as well as quality improvements earning 4-Star Parent Aware ratings, and has expanded the ELC since her arrival in 2011 to serve toddlers and infants. In 2012, she was recognized by the Minnesota Vikings and the Greater Twin Cities United Way as a Hometown Hero for her work in the ELC. With over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, Angie advises Think Small and is a sought-after peer coach for United Way member agencies, having earned numerous career certifications in both practice and training.