Ann Elizabeth Ramminger, MS, founder of Early Childhood Solutions Consulting, understands the complexity of cross-system efforts and collaboration, based on her experience in a variety of early childhood systems, including Head Start, public schools, special education, public health, home visiting, child care, mental health, universities, and state early childhood systems. Ms. Ramminger has been involved in developing early learning standards, core competencies, and other efforts to strengthen the early childhood system. She has co-authored three books about child development focusing on nutrition, cognition, and social–emotional development. She is passionate about connecting and presenting research and practice for the early childhood profession, related professionals, and the public, in practical, user-friendly, and accessible ways.