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News from the Academy of ZERO TO THREE Fellows
December 2024

Dear ZERO TO THREE Academy of Fellows,

Planning has begun for the 2025 LEARN Conference in Baltimore, Maryland (Oct. 8-9, 2025).

Please consider submitting a proposal — we would love to see more Academy representation at the Conference. The deadline to submit a proposal is December 13.

Opportunities include:

Poster Presentations
Baby Talks (grouped 15-minute presentations & discussion)
Lecture Sessions (60-minute presentations)
Issue Intensives (120-minute presentations & interactive activities)

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Fellows News

Fellows Community Platform

The Academy of ZERO TO THREE Fellows Community Site provides the opportunity for social and professional networking with Fellows from the multitude of classes from 1981 forward. In an effort to continue developing relationships across the Academy, we are seeking your input on the Academy of Fellows Community Site. We invite you to spend 10 minutes to complete this short survey that will provide critical input on the current site and how we may make improvements.

If you have any questions on how to log on or have any technical issues, please contact Anne Howley, LDI Program Coordinator.

The Academy of ZERO TO THREE Fellows Giving Back, Going Forward Campaign

Our fundraiser has officially LAUNCHED! Please consider making a contribution to the “Giving Back, Going Forward” fundraising campaign to support Academy events and scholarships to ensure Fellows can attend the host of ZERO TO THREE activities offered each year. We look forward to your support!

Policy, Advocacy, and Research Collaboration (PARC) Award

The deadline for submitting an application for the 2025 PARC Award has passed. The review committee individually reviewed each submitted application and we are in the process of informing applicants of decisions. Information about award recipients will be highlighted in our next newsletter.

We’d like to acknowledge how very grateful we are for both past and present PARC Award review committee members! We know that this time of year can be particularly busy and we are thankful there are individuals willing to help with thoughtful peer reviews. If you would like to contribute to the Academy in this way next year, please email Jen Harman (2018-20) at jharman813@icloud.edu (and cc her at jharman@uams.edu) and include “Future PARC Award reviews” in the subject line.

Fellows Spotlight

Congratulations Janna & Clinton!

We are thrilled to highlight two Fellows who have been recognized for their contributions to the early childhood field: Janna Wagner (2014-16) and Clinton Boyd, Jr. (2016-18). Janna has been selected for the 2024 Heinz Award for the Economy and Clinton has been appointed as a 2024 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow.

ZERO TO THREE Highlights

Introducing the 2024-2026 Fellowship Cohort

These exceptional Fellows work in professional contexts that span infant and early childhood mental health clinical services, program administration, research, and early childhood policy. They serve in urban and rural communities across the United States. Internationally, members of the class hail from Canada, Kenya, Peru and Uruguay. Collectively, the Fellows bring a rich diversity of knowledge, leadership experiences, and organizational affiliations.

Questions?

Please contact the Academy Council Co-Chairs Aimee Hilado and Ann Chu if you have questions.

Aimee Hilado
Academy Co-Chair
ahilado@uchicago.edu

Ann Chu
Academy Co-Chair
ann.chu@ucsf.edu

The vision of the ZERO TO THREE Academy of Fellows is the development of a thriving, relationship-based community of Fellows that promotes the well-being of infants, children, and families.

The mission is to build and grow a professional community of ZERO TO THREE leadership fellows that strives to promote ongoing collaboration, mentorship, and relationships to support our work and the mission of ZERO TO THREE.

Support the Academy of Fellows

Your contribution will help us promote collaborations and partnerships, sustain relationships, support the fellowship program and advance the early childhood field.