Meet our 2021 AmplifiHER Honorees

MaryLou Beaver

Community Impact

Early childhood providers, predominantly women, were asked to make extraordinary sacrifices during this pandemic. MaryLou Beaver, Executive Director of the Children’s Place and Parent Education Center (TCP), a program of Waypoint, was forced to make the difficult decision to suspend her in-person program last spring. She and her talented staff immediately pivoted to a virtual enrichment program that was a bright spot in my child’s day and an opportunity to see friends and beloved caregivers. MaryLou worked tirelessly over the summer to secure additional resources to safely open in person. Whether performing temperature checks at the door, housing a local diaper bank for families in need, running a grandparent support group, or serving on numerous board and committees, MaryLou works tirelessly not just for the children at TCP but to improve outcomes for all New Hampshire kids.