About me
Dr. Jennifer Fung is an educator, trainer, consultant, and researcher who has dedicated her career to ensuring that all young children, especially those with disabilities, have a strong start to their educational journeys. Jennifer is a senior content specialist at Cultivate Learning at the University of Washington, and is the Inclusion Lead for the Office of Head Start's National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning.
Jennifer’s background includes a master’s and doctorate degree from the University of Washington, with specializations in early childhood special education, infant mental health, and adult learning.
Her professional experiences with young children with disabilities and their families include working as a special educator, behavioral consultant, parent educator, and family support coordinator. In particular, Jennifer specialized in teaching toddlers with autism spectrum disorder and supporting navigation for families of children who just received an autism diagnosis.
Dr. Fung has extensive experience in partnering with school, early care and education, and other community organizations to increase their capacity to create and sustain successful inclusive programs.