Focused on early childhood education and program development, this expert brings 15 years of experience supporting quality improvement, strategic planning, and service delivery across family-based, center-based, and public school settings. Their background includes more than 11 years of consulting experience, working with programs serving low-income communities to enhance outcomes for children from infancy through college and career pathways.

A Master of Education with a specialization in curriculum and instruction is supported by a bachelor’s degree with dual majors in sociology and women’s studies. This expert also holds training credentials as a Pyramid Model Trainer and has completed coursework in project management and leadership, reflecting a strong foundation in both educational theory and program administration.

Their professional expertise includes implementation and evaluation of early childhood programs aligned with city, state, and federal standards, including work supporting QUALITYstarsNY quality frameworks. Their work emphasizes data-driven quality improvement planning, budget oversight, grant writing, staff training, and strategic planning, along with advancing holistic child development and family engagement initiatives. Additional experience includes coaching educators and administrators, facilitating professional development, and supporting programmatic growth through continuous improvement practices.

In leadership roles, this individual has served as a director and deputy director overseeing multi-site early childhood programs focused on underserved populations. Their experience also includes adjunct-level teaching, collaboration with community stakeholders, and leadership of regional service coordination efforts designed to integrate supports and improve educational readiness outcomes across early childhood systems.