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Andrea Lovanhill

Chief Executive Officer at Committee for Children
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Andrea Lovanhill is the Chief Executive Officer of Committee for Children, a global nonprofit dedicated to helping children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. With over a decade of leadership at the organization, Andrea is a recognized expert in children's social-emotional learning (SEL), bullying prevention, and K-12 education.

Andrea’s journey with Committee for Children began in 2007, drawn by her passion for improving children's safety and well-being through practical, research-based approaches. As CEO, she spearheads initiatives that positively impact millions of children annually, guiding the organization’s dedication to helping children develop the life skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Under her leadership, Committee for Children has become a leading voice in the conversation around social-emotional learning and child development. Andrea is a trusted source for journalists covering topics from the impact of bullying to the benefits of social-emotional learning in schools. Her insights are grounded in years of experience in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to supporting educators, parents, and policymakers in creating safe, supportive environments for children.

A mom of two, Andrea brings her social and emotional learning expertise into her home, where she models responsible decision-making and emotional intelligence. Her relatable approach makes her a compelling spokesperson on the real-life application of social-emotional skill building in both educational settings and everyday parenting.

Areas of Expertise:
// Leadership in Social-Emotional Learning and Education -- Driving change in K-12 education and child development through research-based social-emotional learning programs
// Child Development and Parenting -- Expert insights on nurturing emotional and social growth in children, both at home and in school
// Bullying Prevention -- Strategies and best practices for creating safe, bully-free environments in schools
// Effective Communication -- Crafting clear, impactful messages that resonate with parents, educators, and policymakers
// Transformational Leadership -- Leading mission-driven organizations with a focus on innovation, growth, and long-term impact

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  • “Social-emotional learning is foundational to a learning environment because it is a process that helps humans continually develop essential skills for both learning and life. That includes communicating effectively, building confidence, connecting with others, problem-solving, and making important decisions. All of those things really show up in a lot of different areas in education and in having an effective education practice.”

  • "Educators have always focused on students’ emotions and socialization because those aspects of growing up are vital to teaching and learning. We know that students don’t learn well when they are emotionally distressed, or when they are struggling with family dynamics at home, or if they’re dealing with bullying or other traumatic events at school. About three decades ago, experts accumulated enough rigorous research around these aspects of childhood that it was given a name: social-emotional learning."

  • "If a child doesn’t have strong problem-solving skills, they will likely struggle when it comes to solving a math problem or figuring out a complex science equation. But the struggle doesn’t always end there. If kids don’t develop these skills in their youth, think about the difficulties this may create for them as adults. We don’t even have to look much further than the traumatic events of the last few years in this country, and across the globe, to see we can all do better by strengthening our social and emotional skills."

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