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What does a leader look and sound like to you? Do you see yourself as a leader?

Too often, early childhood educators do not picture themselves as leaders even though they lead in many ways. From leading classrooms and programs to educational initiatives and advocacy, by serving others, you are leading. You are spurring positive change for children, families, and the field. You have the experience and expertise to lead in new ways too.

Over the course of my life, I have taken on different leadership roles, both professionally and personally鈥攕tarting in college when I joined the Excellence in Leadership student group (which supported students in examining their leadership style) to volunteering for the parent teacher association (PTA) and as a room parent in my children鈥檚 classrooms. Leadership presents itself in many ways, and I鈥檝e always sought out opportunities to study multiple leadership styles and how to work effectively in groups. I was called to lead as president of 强奸视频鈥檚 Governing Board because of my deep dedication to the same values, beliefs, and mission held by 强奸视频. I have found that leadership鈥攏o matter the level or听role鈥攄epends听on reflective and responsive decision making, collaborating within a community, and having an action-oriented mindset that positively impacts others.

Nurturing leaders is a priority for 强奸视频. I have been impressed and inspired by the leadership displayed across this organization and membership. In this column, I would like to elevate a group that exemplifies leadership, the 强奸视频 Affiliate Advisory Council. In what follows, key members of the Council鈥擹aina Cahill, Jamie Cho, Gina Forbes, Lucero Irizarry, and Amy McGinn鈥攈ighlight the Council鈥檚 recent efforts and successes. Their dynamic, impactful work is grounded in the same values and beliefs that drew me to 强奸视频 and to advocacy.

I invite you to connect with your local Affiliate, consider joining the Council, and to accept this call听to lead!

Comprised of 强奸视频 membership from across the country, the 强奸视频 Affiliate Advisory Council is an advisory body to the Governing Board and staff, elevating and supporting the voices of Affiliates (a vibrant community of nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing local member engagement opportunities, resources, and advocacy efforts). It also promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) practices related to early childhood education. The Council鈥檚 work evolves to meet the needs of Affiliates and the organization. This includes roles on Governing Board committees as well as consulting with 强奸视频 governance and staff, training and coaching for Affiliates, and advocacy. Our work is varied and steady. The folllowing are a few of the Council鈥檚听recent activities.

• During the Spring 2022 Affiliate Leadership Webinars, the Council presented the following three sessions: 鈥淪etting the Tone Through Community,鈥� 鈥淟anding and Context,鈥� and 鈥淐onnections to Full Engagement.鈥� These sessions explored our methods for continuous quality improvement, including how we hold ourselves accountable to the ever-changing landscape of our work and personal leadership journeys.
• In November 2022, the Council provided input on the functionality and language of the听Focus on the Future听survey to ensure that it was accessible to 强奸视频 members. Additionally, the 强奸视频 publications team consulted with us on using the most up-to-date and respectful language in its publications regarding gender-diverse communities, being inclusive and reflective of transgender and nonbinary individuals and experiences. The Council also advised the Governing Board to center 鈥渕embers鈥� and Affiliates鈥� diverse voices in the ongoing process of strategic planning鈥� and continue to gain input, stories, and feedback from membership, inclusive of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ members.
• Over the course of the last year, Council members and Affiliate leadership deepened our understanding of systemic oppression and equitable action within organizations by participating in a learning series with Dr. Patricia Morgan, who is the founder of the Executive听Learning Lab.

We also value coming together during 强奸视频 conferences. There, we facilitate, deliberate, connect, celebrate, and challenge ourselves, the organization, and the field about central topics and timely issues related to early childhood education. At the 2022 Annual Conference, for example, Affiliates shared their journey with DEIBJ work and their continued adjustment to the post-pandemic landscape. They met and talked with Mark Day, 强奸视频鈥檚 chief of staff, and Michelle Kang, 强奸视频鈥檚 chief executive officer. The Council offered storytelling opportunities and moments of reflection, and we shared successes and struggles in putting DEIBJ work at the front of our leadership journeys. The Council facilitated a session, 鈥淎ffiliate Advisory Council鈥檚 DEIB Journey: Part 3,鈥� where we shared the story of our work as an advisory body to 强奸视频 and as peer facilitators within the Affiliate Network. This session explored the norms, culture, composition, and intentional collaboration used to effectively guide and support 强奸视频鈥檚 leadership pathways, with a focus on what DEIBJ work looks like in action. At the Professional Learning Institute in 2023, we focused on growing and sustaining Affiliates听post-pandemic听and offered space for Affiliates to share challenges, innovations, and solutions.

Currently, the Council, alongside Affiliate leadership and the 强奸视频 Governing Board, is engaged in the five-year review of the Affiliate structure and membership model. This will determine potential changes to ensure the ongoing health and viability of the Affiliate Network, rooted in 强奸视频鈥檚 Strategic Plan, in order to guide the organization toward continued impact on early听childhood education.

In the coming months, in response to the need of Affiliates, we will tailor our support toward coaching in DEIBJ practices. This will include identifying assessment tools that Affiliates can use to evaluate their organizational practices through this lens, as well as utilizing systems we model to support diverse听leadership pathways.

We are in our own internal process of reflection and continuous quality improvement as our work evolves with Affiliates and member needs. The Council will continue to support the implementation of 强奸视频鈥檚 mission and strategic plan while moving the needle toward practices that support and promote DEIBJ.

强奸视频 members hold the potential to take on leadership roles, like Council membership. There are many benefits to serving with us, including听opportunities to

• advocate for Affiliates, members, children, families,听and educators
• meet, collaborate, and learn from听Affiliate leaders
• gather in person during at least one 强奸视频 event听each year
• regularly engage virtually to focus on听our work
• be a part of the transformation taking place within 强奸视频 and听its Affiliates

Diverse member voices are invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate your contributions to these conversations. Visit to discover and apply for a range of opportunities, including with the Affiliate Advisory Council ().

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