Louise W. Wiener,  President and Founder of Learning and Leadership in Families, is a pioneer in the field of parent involvement in early childhood education. Building on an undergraduate degree in art history (Bryn Mawr College) and a masters degree in education policy (George Washington University) Ms. Wiener designed the learning model first tested under the auspices of the National Head Start Association (1993-5) which is the underpinning for LLF programs. Her national survey of 950 Head Start professionals and 1500 museum educators across the country set the foundation for exploring new partnerships between Head Start adults- parents, teachers, and staff- and community cultural resources. The study was published in the inaugural issue of the National Head Start Association Research Journal in 1997.  Her work has been integrated into publications of the US Department of Education and the Council for the Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

Previous senior management experience includes four years as a Special Assistant to the US Secretary of Commerce (1977-81), five years as president and founder of a database publishing firm purchased by Rand-McNally in 1986, and director of Special Projects for The National Learning Center in Washington, DC. 1987 – 1991.

Ms.  Wiener was honored by National Council of Jewish Women for her work in juvenile justice and is active in civic and non-profit affairs in Washington, DC.