With a strong background in advancing early childhood services, Hana Zylfiu Haziri brings extensive expertise in program design, implementation, and evaluation. Since 2002, she has served as Program Manager at the Kosova Education Center (KEC), where she has coordinated the Step by Step program in Kosovo and led numerous projects and training programs focused on early childhood education, teacher training, gender equity, and social inclusion.

Hana has also contributed her expertise internationally, serving as a consultant to the Council of Europe in Albania, as well as acting as a researcher and evaluator for several projects in Kosovo. She also served on the ISSA Membership Committee for many years.

Deeply committed to equity and inclusion, Hana is a strong advocate for policies and practices that reduce disparities in access to quality early childhood services. Her vision for the ISSA network is prioritizing marginalized and vulnerable children—ensuring that no child is left behind.