Michael Friedlander

Michael Friedlander, Executive Director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and Vice President for Health Science and Technology at Virginia Tech, discusses the neurological benefits provided to children who have access to early care and education.

Laura Baxter

Laura Baxter, Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA in Hampton, discusses the significant workforce shortages child care centers are currently experiencing, which ultimately impacts children’s learning and development.

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