As a Senior Research and Policy Associate, Wanzi leads CSCCE’s work exploring the intersection between the well-being of educators and that of children and communities. The goal is to inform policy solutions and investments that support educator well-being, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, Wanzi worked in policy and planning in the early childhood education and care sector in Canada since 2012. She supported the development of regional child care services implementation strategies that were as equitable as possible. Wanzi has earned a master’s degree in planning from the University of Guelph, Canada. In her spare time, she likes to travel.
Publications by Wanzi Muruvi
California Early Educator Experience and Interest in Teaching Birth to Three
December 10, 2024 • Data Snapshot • By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi, Abby Copeman Petig and Lea J.E. Austin
This report was generously supported with grants from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the Blue Shield of California Foundation, and First 5 California. California will soon offer transitional kindergarten (TK) to all…
The Economic Well-Being of Early Educators in California: Early Educator Well-Being Series
October 23, 2024 • Report • By Wanzi Muruvi, Anna Powell, Yoonjeon Kim, Abby Copeman Petig and Lea J.E. Austin
This report was generously supported with grants from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Early…
“I Could Not Afford to Continue”: Job Changes and Exits in Early Care and Education
May 7, 2024 • Data Snapshot • By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi, Lea J.E. Austin and Abby Copeman Petig
This snapshot and the California ECE Workforce Study are generously supported by grants from the Heising-Simons Foundation and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Family child care (FCC) providers and…
The Professional Well-Being of Early Educators in California: Early Educator Well-Being Series
May 6, 2024 • Report • By Wanzi Muruvi, Anna Powell, Yoonjeon Kim, Abby Copeman Petig and Lea J.E. Austin
This report was generously supported with grants from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Our…
The Early Care and Education Workforce of Sonoma County
May 1, 2024 • Snapshot • By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi, Lea J.E. Austin and Abby Copeman Petig
This report was generously funded by First 5 Sonoma County. Building on the California Early Care and Education (ECE) Workforce Study, this report looks at the licensed workforce in Sonoma…
The Early Care and Education Workforce of Contra Costa County
January 31, 2024 • Report • By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi, Lea J.E. Austin and Abby Copeman Petig
This report was generously funded by First 5 Contra Costa, the Contra Costa County Office of Education/Local Planning Council, the Contra Costa County Employment Human Services Department’s Community Services Bureau,…