Dr. Allisyn L. Swift is an Associate Director of Equity in Schools at Beloved Community. With over 20 years of experience working with children and families Dr. Swift is a former Early Childhood Educator and Administrator, Independent Educational Professional Development facilitator, Zero-to-Three National Center for Infants Toddlers and Families Leaders of the 21st Century Fellow, Past Chair of The New York City Association for the Education of Young Children Policy Circle, Past Chair of the East New York Early Education Policy Committee, Supervisor at the The Harlem Children’s Zone’s The Baby College program, ,recipient of the School Psychology Trauma Focused Training Grant at Tulane University, Lead Network Psychologist and Race & Equity Coordinator for FirstLine Schools Charter Management Organization where she was awarded the Guardian Award for her service and advocacy for children and organizational change. Using a human-centered, anti-racist and trauma-informed approach she supports organizational change toward equitable and antiracist practices.