NAEYC

Our Work
- Power to the Profession
  Learn about the collaborative initiative to advance a unified early childhood education profession.
- For Families
  Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
- Higher Education
  Search an ECE degree directory, explore professional standards, and join our community of practice.
- Public Policy and Advocacy
  Engage with our policy agendas, advocacy resources, and current initiatives.
- Global Engagement
  Learn about our work with governments and NGOs around the world to support young children and their teachers.
Resources
Increase your understanding of young children's learning and development through our extensive selection of research-based books, articles, and journals (Teaching Young Children and Young Children).
- Publications
  Explore an extensive selection of research-based books, articles, and journals (Teaching Young Children and Young Children).
- Professional Development
  Enhance your career and improve your knowledge, skills, and practices with our in-person and online training.
- Topics
  Explore key early childhood topics such Developmentally Appropriate Practice, play, and math.
- Blog
  Stay up-to-date on issues in early childhood education and hear perspectives from a wide range of educators.
- Position Statements
  Learn about NAEYC’s informed positions on significant issues affecting young children’s education and development.
Events
Register for the largest gathering of early childhood educators! The schedule is packed with the latest research, best practices, and tools in early learning.
- Annual Conference
  Learn about the latest research, best practices, and tools during our annual conference. Discover the largest gathering of early childhood educators!
- Professional Learning Institute
  Ignite and fulfill your professional goals at the 2018 Institute in Austin. Registration is now open!
- Public Policy Forum
  Join us at this members-only event and build your advocacy skills, expand your networks, and advance federal and state early childhood policy.
- Week of the Young Child
  Celebrate young children and their families with hands-on activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art.
- Sponsor
  Find a sponsorship opportunity that’s right for you and help support early childhood educators, parents, and other professionals.
- Trainings & Webinars
  Deepen your professional knowledge wherever you are with NAEYC’s exciting webinar series and online and face-to-face training opportunities.
Accreditation
- Early Learning Program Accreditation
  Learn about the accreditation process, which ensures high-quality experiences for children in early childhood education programs.
- Higher Education Quality Assurance Systems
  Explore accreditation and recognition for early childhood higher education programs and discover the preparation standards for professionals.
Get Involved
- Become a Member
  Join your professional membership association, explore local Affiliates, and access unbeatable member benefits.
- Advance your Career
  Explore jobs in the Career Center and find higher education and professional development opportunities.
- Become an Advocate
  Develop grassroots efforts advancing early childhood in your community with these tools and resources.
- Join our Communities
  Say Hello and discuss, network, and connect with our interest forums and online communities.
- Align with Us
  Support our mission and reach the NAEYC audience through your advertisement, conference exhibit booth, or sponsorship.
- Leadership Opportunities
  Become a leader in your professional association.
About Us
- People
  Read about NAEYC’s leadership, mission, values and beliefs, and strategic governance.
- Partner
  Become an organizational or corporate partner to inspire early childhood education at the local and national level.
- News and Updates
  Stay current on all things related to your professional association, from book releases to policy updates.
- Careers at NAEYC
  Join NAEYC’s team and help us advance the education of young children across the country.
- Donate
  Support access to high-quality early childhood education programs and opportunities and resources for educators.
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Executive Team

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Meet the NAEYC Executive Team

	Rhian Evans Allvin Chief Executive Officer Rhian Evans Allvin serves as the chief executive officer of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a position she has held since August 2013. She is responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction as well as overseeing daily operations. Read more »
	Marica Cox Mitchell Deputy Executive Director for Early Learning Systems Marica Mitchell is NAEYC's Deputy Executive Director for Early Learning Systems. In this role, Mitchell is responsible for NAEYC’s major program efforts in early childhood program and higher education accreditation. She is also leading the alignment among and between our Center for Applied Research, accreditation, and higher education with early childhood and higher education systems across the country. Read more »
	Nordin Moloo Deputy Executive Officer for Finance and Operations Noordin Moloo is NAEYC's Deputy Executive Officer for Finance and Operations. He is responsible for the development and execution of financial management strategies. He provides leadership and strategic oversight to Finance, Accounting, Association Operations, Information Technology and Building Facility. Read more »
	Nancy Griswold General Counsel and Assistant Secretary Nancy Griswold is NAEYC's General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. She serves as a member of NAEYC's Executive Team and leads the delivery of a full range of legal services in support of NAEYC’s mission — including governance, tax, accreditation, publishing, data security, technology, grants, and fundraising. Read more »
	Gwen A. Simmons Senior Director, Affiliate Relations Gwen A. Simmons is NAEYC’s Senior Director of Affiliate Relations. In this role she is responsible for designing and implementing the NAEYC Affiliate Relations Program that includes coordinating liaison activities with NAEYC’s network of affiliates and coordinating the development of strategic planning efforts. Read more »
	Stephanie Olmore Senior Director, Global Engagement Stephanie Olmore serves as NAEYC’s Senior Director of Global Engagement. She spearheads all Global efforts. NAEYC works with international governments, top-level delegations and other large-scale systems to create guidelines to support early learning, as well as to support early childhood professionals throughout the world. Read more »
	Cindy Chesnut Senior Director, Human Resources Cindy Chestnut is the Senior Director of Human Resources at the National Association for the Education of Young Children in Washington, DC. In this role she provides leadership and direction in all areas related to human capital. This requires identifying needs to establish human resources strategies and practical solutions that align with the strategic direction and goals of the association. Read more »
	Kim Harper Special Assistant to the CEO/Board Administrator Read more »