Social Innovation Forum's 2017 Social Issue Talk Series

Addressing the Disadvantages of Adversity in Early Childhood

Sponsoring Partner: Gisela B. Hogan Foundation

Guest Speaker: Al Race, Deputy Director and Chief Knowledge Officer at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Featured Innovator: Julie's Family Learning Program

Al Race is Chief Knowledge Officer and Deputy Director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. A member of the Center’s senior leadership for 10 years, his focus is on how to use the knowledge generated by the Center’s work in order to transform the landscape in which science-based innovation for children and families facing adversity can thrive and grow. As a senior spokesperson for the Center, he helps scientists, researchers, students, the media, and other thought leaders improve their communication of the science of child development and science-based innovation. He also leads the Center's knowledge translation, communication, and public engagement portfolios, including the development and execution of strategic communications plans, communications research, publications, and new media products. He guides the team that produces the Center’s website, which now averages nearly 4,600 video views and paper downloads each day and nearly 80,000 visitors each month from 200 countries.

Julie's Family Learning Program is a stabilization program for mothers and children combining critical wrap-around support services, holistic curriculum, licensed & certified infant and toddler child care, and Montessori preschool to create a supportive environment where mothers can transform themselves and their families.

More Information on SIF's 2017 Social Issue Talk Series

This March, the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) will hold seven free, educational events as a part of our annual March Social Issue Talk Series where funders and community leaders can hear from leading experts and our 2017 Social Innovators about the latest trends, best practices, and exciting innovations across a variety of fields. For a full list of events in the series, please visit http://www.socialinnovationforum.org/Social-Issue-Talks.

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