Lauren Carlisle is the Communications and Outreach Coordinator for the Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network (WYECON) at the University of Wyoming, as well as an Instructional Facilitator for the Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative (WYECPLC). She has 11 years experience in Early Childhood Education teaching young children and facilitating learning for early childhood educators and leaders. Lauren has worked alongside teachers and with children internationally in Russia, Nepal, and Colombia. As a lifelong-learner herself she is currently achieving her Master’s Degree in early childhood education from Portland State University. She has a passion for early learning, and hopes to empower families and educators to advocate alongside her for higher-quality early childhood experiences.