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Transformational Leadership in Advancing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Policy.

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Join early childhood leaders Sarah Barclay Hoffman and Lynette Aytch for a thoughtful conversation on how reflection, collaboration, and purpose drive impactful leadership and change.

This is your invitation to pause, listen, and be inspired by a journey of leading with compassion, commitment, and a vision for success.

Pull up a seat and join us for a relaxed and insightful summer conversation between two inspiring early childhood leaders. Sarah Barclay Hoffman, Program Manager at Children’s National Hospital, brings a rich background in perinatal and early childhood mental health, pediatric care integration, and collaborative policy development across systems. Joining her is Lynette Aytch, Director of ZERO TO THREE’s Leadership Development Institute, whose work has guided and nurtured emerging voices in the field for over two decades.

Together, Sarah and Lynette will explore how collaboration, reflection, and purpose shape impactful leadership. From formative career moments to big-picture systems change, this conversation will spark fresh thinking and shared connection.

Who Should Attend

  • Direct Service Professional (work directly with children and/or families)   
  • Program/Service Administrator   
  • Adult Educator   
  • Parent Education/Support Provider   
  • Policymaker/Advocate   
  • Researcher   
  • HealthySteps System Affiliate   
  • Student  

Why

  • As a result of participating in this event, learners will be able to…  
    • Recognize how formative personal and professional experiences can influence leadership style and decision-making in early childhood policy and systems. 
    • Identify strategies for building and sustaining cross-sector relationships to influence transformative change in early childhood practices, services, and systems. 
    • Describe how leadership rooted in reflection and purpose contributes to positive influence in the early childhood field. 

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