In a letter dated July 13, 2022, the Mississippi State Board of Health confirmed that MLICCI Child Care Leadership Team Director Roberta Avila had been appointed as a representative to the Mississippi State Department of Health Child Care Advisory Council. Roberta’s term on the Council runs through June 30, 2025. Roberta stated that in her role on the council she “will lift up concerns and recommendations of child care providers on child care licensure in the as well as keep providers informed on the work of the council.” Other community members who serve on the Child Care Advisory Council are Cora Lee Rogers, Kimberly Clark, Dr. Tumutal Norton, Stella Patino, Shelly Pugsley and Nita Norphlet.