Virginia Early Childhood Foundation President Joins PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council

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Kathy Glazer, president of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), has joined the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council. PNC Grow Up Great is a $500 million philanthropic initiative that prepares children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. The Advisory Council, comprised of experts in early childhood education, provides strategic direction for the program. Kathy brings extensive knowledge and experience in early childhood education policy and advocacy.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / The PNC Financial Services Group

Virginia early childhood education leader Kathy Glazer has joined the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council. As president of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) since January 2012, Kathy promotes innovative partnerships to ensure that children enter kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed in school, the workforce and life.

"Kathy brings a wealth of knowledge from a career devoted to early childhood education policy and advocacy, both in her current nonpartisan, public-private role, as well as previous government positions," said Sally McCrady, chair and president of the PNC Foundation. "She deeply understands that the prosperity of our communities hinges on access to high-quality early education, and her expertise will help us ensure that children and families across PNC's footprint can thrive."

PNC Grow Up Great was established in 2004 as PNC's signature philanthropic initiative. Nearly 20 years later, the now $500 million comprehensive, bilingual program helps prepare children, particularly underserved children, from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. It has supported more than 8 million children and provided $225 million in grants to nonprofits to advance high-quality early childhood education.

At the heart of PNC Grow Up Great, since its inception, has been the Advisory Council. Comprised of experts who influence the field of early childhood education, the Council provides ongoing strategic direction and guidance for PNC Grow Up Great. The Council offers insight that positions PNC Grow Up Great as a leader in advocating for early childhood education, identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships, tracking progress and ensuring that all efforts reach, resonate with and benefit young children in their early development phases.

Previously, Kathy worked with the national BUILD Initiative as director of state services, providing strategic advice to states advancing their early childhood policies and agendas. From 2005 to 2009 she served in Virginia state government positions including executive director of the governor's office for Early Childhood Policy and director of the Office of Early Childhood Development, an office created to span early childhood programs, staff and funding streams across state agencies. She served on the National Academies' committee to develop the Transforming the Financing of Early Care and Education report. Kathy earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a master's from Virginia Commonwealth University.

"Kathy is well-known to everyone in the commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the early childhood education community, thanks to her work to build a sustained focus on school readiness and ensure that high-quality early education is accessible to every family," said PNC Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Richard Bynum, who also serves as chair of the board of VECF. "Her work to create equity and opportunity is transformative, and we're thrilled to have her expertise on the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council."

Kathy joins an accomplished group of national early education experts spanning a wide variety of industries.

PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council Members
Barbara A. Wasik, Ph.D.
PNC Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education, Temple University

Maureen Barber-Carey, Ed.D.
Barber National Institute

W. Steven Barnett, Ph.D.
National Institute for Early Education Research

Barbara Bowman, M.A.
Erikson Institute

Jerlean E. Daniel, Ph.D.
Early Childhood Consultant

Robert DeHaas, Ed.D.
Dallas College

Marcia Egbert
The George Gund Foundation

Deforia Lane, Ph.D.
Early Childhood Consultant

Wendy Lewis Jackson
The Kresge Foundation

Michael L. López, Ph.D.
NORC at the University of Chicago

Michèle M. Mazzocco, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota

Felicia Cumings Smith, Ed.D.
National Center for Families Learning

Ex Officio Advisory Council Members
Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D.
Sesame Workshop

Paul Siefken
Fred Rogers Productions

Yasmina S. Vinci
National Head Start Association

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FAQ

Who has joined the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council?

Kathy Glazer, president of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), has joined the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council.

What is PNC Grow Up Great?

PNC Grow Up Great is a comprehensive, bilingual program that prepares children, particularly underserved children, from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. It is a $500 million philanthropic initiative.

What is the role of the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council?

The Advisory Council, comprised of experts in early childhood education, provides ongoing strategic direction and guidance for PNC Grow Up Great. It helps position PNC as a leader in advocating for early childhood education and identifies opportunities for partnerships.

What is Kathy Glazer's background in early childhood education?

Kathy Glazer has a wealth of knowledge and experience in early childhood education policy and advocacy. She has served as the president of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) since January 2012 and has previously worked with the national BUILD Initiative and in Virginia state government positions.

What is the significance of Kathy Glazer joining the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council?

Kathy Glazer's expertise and experience in early childhood education will contribute to the strategic direction of PNC Grow Up Great. Her involvement will help ensure that children and families across PNC's footprint have access to high-quality early education.