Alice Blecker

Alice Blecker is an Adjunct Professor, Researcher, Consultant, and Coordinator in Early Childhood Education (ECE) at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Professional Studies. She specializes in trauma-informed practices, family engagement, and addressing structural inequities in early childhood systems.

• Masters of Education from Mills College in Early Childhood Education Policy

Her research focuses include:

• Trauma-informed practice in ECE
• Mixed methods data collection and analysis
• Family engagement strategies
• Workforce development for educators
• Supporting gender expansiveness in early childhood

Alice transitioned from early childhood educator to systems-building work to tackle systemic inequities affecting children, families, and educators.