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LA's BEST Partnership & Collaboration Inquiry Form
Thank you for your interest in partnering with LA’s BEST! We are excited to explore opportunities to collaborate and positively impact the lives of the students and families we serve. This form is designed to gather essential information about you and/or your organization, your proposed partnership, and how to align our efforts for mutual success.
Please take a few minutes to complete the form, providing as much detail as possible. Your responses will help us assess the potential for collaboration and guide our next steps.
Jennifer Cowan M.A.
Executive Director, Connections for Children
Jennifer Cowan currently serves as the Executive Director of Connections for Children—an early childhood resource and referral agency serving children, families, and communities in West L.A. and the South Bay. Previously, Jennifer led the development of strategic partnerships at First 5 LA. She has also designed, managed, and funded education programs at The After-School Corporation and Brooklyn Children’s Museum in New York City, and the Charles & Helen Schwab Foundation. Jennifer has held various board positions, including the Santa Monica Family YMCA and LA’s BEST, and is a member of the Santa Monica Social Services Commission. She received her M.A. in Education from the Stanford Graduate School of Education and B.A. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.