Amanda Quiroz-Guajardo
Amanda Quiroz-Guajardo is an early childhood consultant, trainer, and founder of Off To A Good Start, bringing more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education, family engagement, and child abuse prevention. A former Executive Director of the Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council, and current member of National Steering Committee/Citizen's Review Panel on Child Abuse & Neglect, Amanda has dedicated her career to strengthening families, supporting educators, and building more inclusive, culturally responsive systems of care.
Her work focuses on strengthening families, dual language development, trauma-informed practices, and family-centered approaches. Drawing from her professional experience and commitment to cultural humility, Amanda creates interactive learning experiences that encourage educators to examine assumptions, recognize family strengths, and translate knowledge into meaningful practice.
She believes every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging and every family deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.
