Lisa Downey, Ed.D.

Dr. Lisa Downey is the Executive Director of the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University (NLU), dedicated to advancing the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) profession through leadership, applied research, community/policy engagement, and professional preparation. She focuses on addressing the complex challenges facing the ECEC workforce, creating scalable solutions that support the profession and ensure children, families, and communities thrive now and in the future.

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