As part of the 2025 Board election, we are pleased to introduce the candidates who have stepped forward to serve and support the organization’s mission. Each candidate brings unique expertise and a shared dedication to equity, collaboration, and high-quality early learning for children and families across the District. Secretary Board Member Candidate Dale Brown Dale Brown brings decades of leadership experience in early childhood systems, family support, and large-scale huma

Last week, DCAEYC hosted its 2025 Annual Membership Meeting, bringing together dozens of members for an evening of connection, reflection, and shared vision. The strong turnout and active participation made this year’s meeting a meaningful success and a powerful reminder of the strength of our early childhood community. During the meeting, we reflected on key accomplishments from the past year, shared updates on advocacy, professional development, communications, and communit

On December 9, DCAEYC attended The Road Ahead: Finding Clarity Amidst the Chaos at The Hamilton Live. Being physically present among community leaders, policy experts, and fellow advocates offered a meaningful moment to reflect on the challenges that many DC families and early childhood professionals continue to face. The panel, moderated by Indivar Dutta Gupta, brought together Mahogany Thomas of Bread for the City, Wendy Chun Hoon of CLASP, and Abel Nuñez of the Central Ame

On Thursday evening, DCAEYC members came together for our Meet the Candidates event , a virtual gathering designed to foster transparency, dialogue, and shared responsibility for the future of our organization. Held via Zoom, the meeting created space for meaningful connection between members and those seeking to serve on the DCAEYC Board. During the session, participants had the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their professional backgrounds, and