CINDY PERKINS has been teaching, managing, training and consulting in the early childhood education field for almost 30 years. She is the founder and Executive Director of the NAC accredited, Little People’s Academy of Arts & Education in La Grange, IL. She has owned and operated six, nationally accredited, for profit childcare centers, which continue to be active and thriving. Her commitment to the business community and entrepreneurs in all fields, allows her the opportunity to serve on a number of local and regional boards, where she shares a passion for business development and public advocacy. She is currently the President of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry.