Recent Work & Conversations
Willow Tree’s work is shaped by ongoing conversations with early childhood leaders, educators, advocates, and policymakers in the United States and around the world.
This page highlights selected projects, professional gatherings, emerging ideas, and reflections that inform our consulting, training, and public-interest work.
Reflections from Kuala Lumpur
Recent conversations in Kuala Lumpur reinforced how much early childhood leaders across different countries share: workforce instability, recruitment challenges, family stress, funding pressures, and the need for stronger community partnerships.
Read the full reflection:
Reflections from Kuala Lumpur: Global Conversations About Early Childhood Leadership
International leadership conversations at Bonnie’s Café
Conversations with early childhood leaders during Bonnie’s Café sessions in Kuala Lumpur, focused on workforce development, leadership, and strengthening support systems for children and families.
Global Men in Early Childhood Education leadership gathering in Kuala Lumpur
Participants representing Scotland, England, Wales, and the United States during international conversations on workforce development and early childhood leadership.
Early Childhood Wisdom Initiative conversation in Kuala Lumpur
Participating in intergenerational conversations with early childhood leaders from around the world, including new colleague Larissa from Mozambique, during the Early Childhood Wisdom Initiative gathering.