About Iheoma U. Iruka

Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D., is the chief research innovation officer and director of The Center for Early Education Research and Evaluation at HighScope Educational Research Foundation. Iruka is engaged in projects and initiatives focused on how evidence-informed policies, systems and practices in early education can support the optimal development and experiences of low-income and ethnic minority children, such as through family support and education systems and programs. She has been engaged in addressing how best to ensure excellence for young diverse learners, especially Black children. She has a doctorate degree in applied developmental psychology from the University of Miami.