Allison Boyle is a research and policy specialist at the Southern Education Foundation, supporting SEF’s research priorities through publications, dissemination, and partnerships. She is also a key member of SEF’s early childhood team and its Southern Early Childhood Education Justice (SECEJ) Network, a regional coalition of caregivers, advocates, and researchers dedicated to expanding early learning opportunities for families across the South. She has several years of firsthand ECE experience as a former assistant teacher at an early learning center. Allison holds a bachelor’s in international affairs and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia.