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Dr. Valora Washington is an internationally recognized authority in early childhood education. She is known for conceptualizing, leading, and executing significant change initiatives impacting policy, programs, and practice in higher education, philanthropy, and national nonprofits as well as in local, state, and federal government programs.

Dr. Washington is considered a pioneer in early education, having been named as a Legacy Leader by the Center for Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes (CEELO), for having shaped the early childhood education field, having a unique perspective on the history and context of today’s policy initiatives, and for developing strategies to address the issues that impact child outcomes.

September 20th

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Office

330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Suite 200, Tucson, Arizona 85745

Additional Sessions:

Principals as part of Great Expectations 8:00 AM

Members of First Focus on Kids 12:00 PM

For more information, please reach out to Liana Sharp at Lsharp@UnitedWayTucson.org

Leadership

2018-2019 Successes

Raised more than $3500
Donated eight chess sets for Goodwill Metro
Donated 514 Backpacks for the Backpack Project and volunteered for the Installation event
Helped host the Backpack Project Distribution event, in which more than 2500 backpacks were distributed to various agencies supporting Opportunity Youth
Restocked the snack pantry at Goodwill Metro
Offered interactive art workshops for Opportunity Youth
Hosted a Holiday party for Opportunity Youth enrolled in Goodwill Metro
Assisted two United Youth Leadership Council members with per diem amounts on their trip to a national conference
Funded smartphones for two United Youth Leadership Council Members
Renewed our Smart phone service for a year to two United Youth Leadership Council members
Volunteered at Ben’s Bells
Continued our mentorships with members of the United Youth Leadership Council

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