Fatima empowers child care educators with practical tools and personalized business coaching to strengthen long-term financial resiliency. A bilingual MSW with over 15 years of national experience in early care and education, she is deeply passionate about lifting up child care educators, children and families. Grounded in social justice, her expertise extends to T/TA, consumer education, family engagement, and language justice.

Before moving into national systems work, Fatima served children and families directly—working in school social work, case management, financial education counseling, and international social work. These formative roles shaped her dedication to ensuring that vulnerable families and communities receive support that is both accessible and culturally responsive.

In the years following the pandemic, Fatima and her family relocated to a small town surrounded by mountain views, where they enjoy gardening and caring for their 2 mischievous dogs and a lively flock of chickens. She finds solace walking in nature, exploring sound baths, and exploring new places with her family.