Judy Walker is a Regional Coordinator with WestEd's Program for Infant/Toddler Care in Region III, Sacramento area.
She has worked in the early childhood field since 1979, holding a variety of positions: Nationally Accredited Family Child Care Provider, Master Teacher, Child Development Director, Mentor Teacher; Adjunct Faculty, and Sacramento First 5, Touchpoints Trainer.
Walker is committed to working with parents and teachers to provide optimal care for young children while away from their home environment. She has completed Faculty level Touchpoints Training, the Infant Mental Health Post Graduate Certificate Program, and has visited international early childhood programs such as Reggio Italy, Pistoia Italy, the Loczy/Pikler Institute, Budapest Hungary and Early Childhood programs in New Zealand.
Walker received an MA with a specialization in early childhood education from California State University, Sacramento and doctoral units from University of Massachusetts.