Patricia E Falope

Patricia Falope is the founder and CEO of Early Childhood Development Initiative (ECDI). She is an educator, researcher, curriculum developer, policy advisor, and PhD candidate in Urban Health at Toronto Metropolitan University whose work focuses on culturally grounded learning, equity, and inclusion for young children and families. Her curriculum development work has supported early learning programs in Canada, including Indigenous communities, as well as across Africa. She has led community-based research and programs focused on education systems change and collaborates with partners to develop culturally safe and responsive approaches that promote wellbeing and belonging for Black students and families. Patricia serves as an international consultant to UNICEF and the World Bank.