Tierra Harper, IMH-E®, is the Manager of Omaha Child Care Partnerships at the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative. With a strong background in early childhood development, Tierra is a passionate advocate for sustainable, affordable, and high-quality child care. Her work focuses on addressing systemic gaps in early care and education, supporting Black Maternal Health, and promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Tierra brings a community-centered approach to empowering families and early childhood professionals, especially in historically under-resourced areas. She holds a BS in Education and Human Sciences from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is a credentialed Infant Mental Health Endorsed professional. Tierra’s leadership continues to shape equitable access to care across the Omaha-Metro area. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys quality time with her husband, Antwine, and their son, Ashton.