About Operation Child Care Project™

Military Child Care Advocacy For Active-Duty Families

About OCCP

Operation Child Care Project is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit dedicated to serving military families. Our mission is to advocate for military children by providing them with resources and tools to help them navigate the challenges of military life. We offer case management services to ensure that families have access to the support they need. Our national advocacy efforts aim to protect the rights of military families and help them thrive.

VOLUNTEER

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ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

Kayla Corbitt, the Founder and CEO of Operation Child Care Project™, is a trusted authority and advocate in the arena of military child care. With her extensive knowledge and experience in crisis counseling and victim advocacy, she brings a unique perspective and skill set to the table. Her data-driven decision-making and authentic storytelling have brought groundbreaking resources to military families in need of child care assistance.

Kayla is an active-duty Army wife who currently lives outside of Colorado Springs.

MEET OUR BOARD

Board President

Katherine Torres-Pummill

Katherine Torres-Pummill (Kathy) is an Air Force veteran spouse and a dedicated mother. Her husband served in the Air Force and Air National Guard for 11 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan just as they were expecting their son.

During his absence, Kathy managed her career, graduate studies, and parenting alone, facing significant child care challenges in New York City.

Kathy is the Chair of the Board of Directors for The Operation Child Care Project (OCCP), a non-profit ensuring military families have access to affordable, high-quality child care. Passionate about OCCP's mission, she advocates for addressing the child care crisis impacting military spouses.

Board Member

Dana Levin-Robinson

Dana Levin-Robinson, CEO and Founder of Upfront, a software company specializing in early care and education data, is also a dedicated mother of two. Her personal challenges in finding child care inspired her to launch Upfront.

As a board member of The Operation Child Care Project (OCCP), Dana champions affordable, high-quality child care for military families. She collaborates closely with OCCP to address the unique needs of military parents, advocating for their inclusion in national child care discussions.

Dana's work includes developing a public search portal for Norfolk, Virginia, enhancing access to essential child care information for military families.

Board Member, Military Family Experience

Maria Quinn

Maria Quinn, a dual military family member, serves on The Operation Child Care Project (OCCP) board, championing military family needs.

With over 15 years in active duty, first in the U.S. Air Force and now in the U.S. Space Force, Maria and her husband, John, navigate their demanding careers while raising six children.

In 2022, she founded Design Your Family Life, assisting military families with child care education. Maria’s 12 years of experience hiring caregivers inform her mission to support military families with quality, flexible child care. She emphasizes that effective child care is vital for service members' readiness and family stability.

Board Member, Data Security & Project Management

Meredith Dost

Meredith Dost, a mother of two, serves on the board of The Operation Child Care Project (OCCP), dedicated to supporting military families with high-quality, affordable child care.

Though not military herself, Meredith's empathy stems from her challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating unreliable child care. A seasoned information systems and data security professional, she leads the Cloud Security Solution Area at Applied Information Sciences (AIS).

Meredith's personal experiences and commitment to OCCP's mission drive her involvement, ensuring military families receive the child care support they need. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and enjoys family time and audiobooks.

Board Treasurer

Heather Campbell

Heather Campbell is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in food insecurity and quality of life within the military community. As a Registered Dietitian her expertise in nutrition for at-risk families was met with lived experience in food insecurity when they were a young active-duty Air Force family.

Her dedication to research, community connection, and solution-focused conversations have led to impact with the highest levels of decision-makers.

Her professional portfolio includes briefing at 2022 CORONA Spouse Conference, contributing to a brief for the White House Hunger Conference, influencing federal legislation, supporting the House Armed Service Committee's Quality of Life panel, authoring a publication for Air and Space Force Association, serving on multiple coalitions and advisory boards, and numerous media features.

Board Member, Advocacy & Veteran Experience

Tiffany Orner

Tiffany Orner, a USAF veteran and military spouse, serves on the Board of The Operation Child Care Project (OCCP). Joining the military just before 9/11, Tiffany served as a War Readiness Technician during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Now, she actively supports military and veteran organizations, leveraging her personal experience to assist service members in their transition to civilian life.

At the 2023 Military Influencer Conference, Tiffany met OCCP founder Kayla Corbitt, whose mission resonated deeply. Tiffany, a mom of three, lives in the Florida panhandle with her husband, who is active in the USAF Reserves.