Dr. Marina Mendoza

Dr. Marina Mendoza is a highly experienced professional in the field of early childhood education and policy analysis. Dr. Marina has held various roles such as Manager, Senior Policy Analyst, Senior Director, Director, and Senior Research Associate in organizations like Children's Funding Project, The Hunt Institute, Child Care Services Association, Denver Preschool Program, and Clayton Early Learning. Dr. Mendoza also served as an AAAS/SRCD Executive Branch Policy Fellow at the National Institute of Justice. Dr. Marina holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology/Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Denver, and a Bachelor's degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy.