Hunter brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education, multilingual programming, and leadership in policy and practice to the Seattle Teacher Residency team.

Hunter has led transformative programs nationwide, most recently serving as the Director of Early Care and Education for Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families. While there, they set the vision to transform the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), Child Care Subsidy Policy and the Subsidy Contact Center from a service delivery model to an integrated program with strategic goals. Their prior roles include directing second-generation programming at Jeremiah Program, leading multilingual education in New York City’s public schools system, and designing equity-focused professional learning initiatives for thousands of educators and leaders across New York City.

A passionate advocate for culturally and linguistically responsive education, Hunter has been recognized as a BUILD Initiative ELAN Fellow, a Hispanic Coalition of NY “40 Under 40 Rising Latino Star” and a Lasting Legacy Scholar for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Hunter has advanced degrees from Teachers College of Columbia University, Stanford University and the University of Texas at El Paso. A coffee aficionado, outside of work they enjoy baking, long walks with their partner and cavapoo Gigi, visiting cafes and parks across the city, trying new workout group classes and day trips to local wineries.