Erin Freschi has been working in early childhood education (ECE) with a focus on equity-driven programs and policies for over three decades. She started her career as a preschool teacher in San Francisco and later managed Head Start and Early Head Start programs, led county and statewide early childhood initiatives, and has provided technical assistance to states on ECE program and policy development. She has also taught at several colleges and universities.
Erin is passionate about advocating for the needs of dual language learners, children from low-income backgrounds, and those with disabilities. This passion was sparked during her work with young children in Ukraine and later while serving refugee families and children with disabilities in the Bay Area.
Erin is a former Children’s Defense Fund Emerging Leader Fellow and most recently served as the Senior Early Learning Impact Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education. In this role, she supported the advancement of policies to ensure early school success for all.
In addition to her professional work, Erin is involved in volunteer efforts with the Tourette Association of America and the Diablo Nippongo Gakuen, a Japanese language school. She enjoys live music, hiking with her dog, and spending time with her family.