Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center
Lara McCormick is an experienced policy professional currently serving as a Senior Policy Associate at the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center since June 2021, following roles as a Policy Research Associate and Graduate Research Assistant within the same organization. Prior to this, Lara worked as a Legislative Aide for the Texas House of Representatives from December 2020 to June 2021 and held the position of Employer Education and Relationship Manager at The University of Texas at Austin for a brief period in late 2020. Lara McCormick holds a Master of Public Affairs from The LBJ School of Public Affairs (2020-2022) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from St. Bonaventure University (2016-2020).
Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center
The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center translates the science of the developing child into the most effective policy actions and public investments for states. We help policymakers and leaders navigate the complex social, economic, and health needs of families and the evidence of what works to strengthen comprehensive prenatal-to-3 systems of care. The annual Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap shows where each state is on the most effective policies and strategies and how they can leverage multiple investments to impact child outcomes. Rigorous reviews of the evidence on state level policies and strategies can be found in the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Clearinghouse. Learn more about the importance of the prenatal to age three developmental period. [Note: The Policy Impact Center will be transitioning to our new home at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College during the spring of 2022.]