David M. Munson, Founder of Educational First Steps has worked to improve the training of workers in many childcare facilities that serve the underprivileged. He has made Educational First Steps a Touchpoints Project site. He has championed infant mental health for childcare facilities before elected officials - and those running for election in 2008 - at local, state and national levels. He has also impacted the local business community regarding this cause.



Dr. Karyn Purvis, Director of the TCU Institute of Development, has impacted adiption, child welfare and family court systems. She gave numerous public speeches on infant mental health and co-authored The Connected Child. Her work with TexConnects has influenced infant mental health treatment in Texas' Child Protective and Welfare systems. In addition, she developed training and curricula about this critical issue in various formats.