Heidi Rosenberg is an expert in family engagement, early childhood education, out-of-school time (OST) care, and evaluation strategies to assess the impact of child- and family-serving programs. A highly experienced researcher and evaluator, she advances the field’s knowledge of state-level collaboration that supports early care and education, family engagement in young children’s learning, and policies and practices to support infant and toddler care.

Previously, as the director of research for the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment, Heidi managed research and data activities examining school-age child care policies and practices. Working with federal, regional, and state stakeholders, she promoted access to high-quality afterschool and summer programs.

Heidi also leads projects focused on the federal child care subsidy program, working in partnership with state child care agencies to examine the effects of subsidy policies and supports for child care providers. Before joining EDC, Heidi was a senior research analyst at Harvard Family Research Project.

Heidi holds a a PhD in Education Policy from University of Michigan, an MSW from Boston College, and a BSJ from Ohio University.