About KAECRA

Message from the President

Welcome to the Korean American Early Childhood Researchers Association (KAECRA)!

As President of KAECRA, I am honored to lead a community of scholars and educators dedicated to advancing research, fostering collaboration, and strengthening professional connections in early childhood education. KAECRA provides a valuable space for Korean American researchers and colleagues across the globe to exchange ideas, mentor emerging scholars, and engage in meaningful scholarly dialogue. I look forward to building on our association's strong foundation while creating new opportunities for collaboration, professional growth, and collective impact. Together, we can continue to strengthen our scholarly community and contribute to the future of early childhood education.

Sohyun Meacham, Ph.D.
President, KAECRA

Foundation of KAECRA in 2021

Founded in April 2021 (see the image above), the Korean American Early Childhood Researchers Association (KAECRA) is a professional organization for Korean/Korean-American scholars in early childhood education and development, as well as scholars interested in early childhood topics related to Korea and Korean American communities. The goals of the KAECRA are:

Create a networking environment and opportunities for scholarly discourse to foster communication and collaboration among members, advancing high-quality scholarship and practices in early childhood.
Foster professional development, peer support, and mentoring to support growth and engagement in the field among members.
Serve as an advocacy group dedicated to improving early childhood research, practice, and policy.
Establish partnerships with other scholarly organizations.

KAECRA Bylaw

Executive Committees