Asiya Foster

Dr. Asiya Foster is an early childhood practitioner with experience in teacher training, curriculum development, policy, and systems planning. She is currently the Chief Innovations Officer for EarlystART, where she works on early childhood workforce development and advocacy issues. Dr. Foster is the Vice President of the World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) US National Committee. As a member of OMEP, she participates in the UN NGO Committee on Migration and the Subcommittee on Children in Migration. Her interests include global child development issues with a specialized focus on very young refugee and migrant children and their families. Dr. Foster has previously worked in federal universities in the Republic of Maldives and the United Arab Emirates. She holds an EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and is currently pursuing a master’s in Global Development Practice.