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
The Impact of Pandemic Relief Funds on California’s Early Care and Education Programs and Workforce
February 11, 2025 • Report • By Wanzi Muruvi, Refujio Gonzalez, Anna Powell and Abby Copeman Petig
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. Federal…
The Early Care and Education Workforce of Stanislaus County
January 23, 2025 • Report • By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi and Abby Copeman Petig
This report was generously supported by the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Building on the California Early Care and Education (ECE) Workforce Study, this report provides a snapshot of the…
2024 Profiles of California Early Care and Education Programs: Enrollment and Staffing Trends
January 15, 2025 • Data Snapshot • By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi, Lea J.E. Austin and Abby Copeman Petig
This report was generously supported with grants from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the Blue Shield of California Foundation, and First 5 California. Challenges with early care and education (ECE) enrollment and…
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…
The Early Care and Education Workforce of San Mateo County
October 15, 2024 • Report • By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi and Abby Copeman Petig
This report was generously supported with funding from the California Department of Social Services, the California Department of Education, First 5 San Mateo County, the San Mateo County Office of…