About the Author:
Dr. Valora Washington is a recognized authority in early care and education. She has conceptualized, led, facilitated and executed significant change initiatives. Spanning higher education; local, state, and federal government; organizational development; research; and advocacy, her efforts led to strategic changes for policy, programs, and practice in philanthropy, national organizations and local initiatives. She is a former CEO of the Council for Professional Recognition, the largest credentialing program (CDA) for early educators in the United States of America.