In the final episode of the season, Dr. Lynette Fraga talks with emerging early childhood professional Tanise Dixon about how to build a “kitchen cabinet” of mentors, advisors and others who can support professional development in the child care field. Tanise shares how a formative experience at a summer camp ignited her passion to support the development of young minds. Tanise and Dr. Fraga discuss how communities can creatively support whole-child development and growth.   

Tanise Dixon is a child care leader who was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and now lives in Colorado. She has worked in child care for the last 15 years and . currently serves as the Early Childhood Manager with the Alliance for Kids, which helps families in El Paso County, Colorado, locate high quality child care. Tanise holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Recreational Management from Ferris State University and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from the University of the Rockies. She has a passion for making a difference in children’s lives and enjoys working with others to create leadership and equity in organizations that directly affect today’s youth. 

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