Members of the Finger Lakes Leadership Initiative are invited to join our monthly virtual networking meetings. Meeting topics are driven by your questions and needs. Participants will send questions in advance of the meeting or come to the meetings with questions, strategies and resources to share, or an interest in listening and learning from others' experiences. This is a space to share stories, strategies, feelings, ideas, resources, and words of encouragement about leading an early childhood program in the Finger Lakes region.  

The early care and education sector is rich with talented, creative, and deeply committed leaders. Yet, their contributions often go unrecognized and under-supported. In this paradigm-shifting presentation, Anne Douglass, PhD — author, professor, former early educator, and nationally recognized leader — explores why creative and entrepreneurial mindsets are essential for leadership at every level of the field.  Leading change and innovation are about having a vision for doing things better, being willing to think creatively, and being passionate and knowledgeable about change and inspiring others. Discover innovative strategies to cultivate and sustain purpose-driven, inclusive, and high-impact leadership across the early care and education ecosystem.