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Episode #11 – Getting to Know OCDEL’s Bureau Directors, Because Connection is Key to Our Work!

May 20, 2026

Episode #11: Getting to Know OCDEL’s Bureau Directors, Because Connection is Key to Our Work!

In this episode, we are excited to have guest host, Netta Radzinski facilitate this conversation with the Bureau Directors of OCDEL. Christine Baldini, Ruby Martin, Nia Harris, Luisa Olivo-Wolf, and Dr. Kimberly Rode, share their backgrounds, insights, and goals as they work daily with their teams to meet the needs of Pennsylvania’s early learning providers.

Netta Radzinski

Guest Host, Special Assistant for External Relations

Christine Baldini

Special Guest, Director of Bureau of Finance, Administration & Planning

Luisa Olivo-Wolf

Special Guest, Director of Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development
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Ruby Martin

Host, Director of Bureau of Certification Services
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Nia Harris

Special Guest, Director of Bureau of Early Learning Resource Center Operations
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Dr. Kimberly Rode

Special Guest, Director of Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports

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Confluence means a flowing together. In a literal sense, it’s about rivers. But it’s more often used to talk about the coming together of factors or ideas. Join us for our monthly podcast that will take you on a journey to understand the complexities of OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification Services DHS Certification Services Bureau in partnership with stakeholders across the commonwealth, most importantly Early Childhood providers, children, and families.

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