Clayton Early Learning
Lydia Waligorski, MPA, currently serves as the Director of Policy and Advocacy at Clayton Early Learning since December 2022. Prior experience includes roles as FAMLI Policy Manager at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and Director of Public Policy at Violence Free Colorado. Lydia's career began with a focus on victim support as a Victim Witness Advocate in the Office of the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District and developed through various positions such as Women's Advocate at Safe House Denver and Domestic Violence Counselor at Project Safeguard. Lydia's educational background includes a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Clayton Early Learning
Clayton is fiercely committed to the belief that healthy early childhood development, combined with support for the whole family, offers one of the most powerful levers for ending inequality. We play a leadership role in demonstrating what works in the early years and the positive impact that has on children and families over time. Clayton’s 20-acre campus in the heart of Denver is the home of Colorado’s only Educare school, a nationally recognized model supporting children from birth to age five. chool, a nationally recognized model supporting children from birth to age five and their families. We also impact systems change in Colorado and beyond through our research and evaluation services, professional development for teachers and leaders throughout Colorado, and policy and advocacy work. Our Vision With the support of family and community, every child’s first five years create the foundation to thrive. Our Core Values At Clayton, we work to foster a community characterized by trust, dignity, love, and justice, with our children and families, our team members, and other partners on our campus and beyond. We see these values in action each and every day as they strengthen our Clayton community and our service to the children, families, and educators we serve. These include: -Community -Collaboration -Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging -Growth -Stewardship -Fun