As Chief of Equity and Strategy, Keami leads efforts that infuse equity, especially racial equity, across ECFC’s operations, building from the strong and committed base that has already been developed by ECFC’s Steering Committee, Racial Equity Workgroup, Executive Director, and staff. Keami is a passionate and resourceful leader, educator, and advocate with 20 years of experience developing and executing innovative strategies that support improved academic and social outcomes for underserved children and families. Keami has held leadership positions at Child Care Aware of America, the National Center for Family, School, and Community Engagement, and the National Black Child Development Institute.
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