Dr. Deborah Bergeron has more than 30 years of experience in education and child development and currently serves as Deputy Director of Community Engagement and Innovation for the National Head Start Association. She previously served as Director of the Office of Head Start and Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Early Childhood Development, where she championed policies that supported over one million of the nation’s most vulnerable children each year.
A former classroom teacher, entrepreneur, and school administrator, Dr. Bergeron holds a PhD in Education Policy and Educational Psychology. She is known for her trust-based leadership approach, which prioritizes strengthening systems, empowering educators, and advancing meaningful outcomes for children and families.
