About me
Bayan Kaid is a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) who recently graduated from the Bachelor or Early Learning and Community Development (BELCD) honours degree program at Algonquin College, and was recently selected as the 2024-2025 Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play (CCOP) Fellow. Bayan has an advanced diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications Management and a diploma in Early Childhood Education. With a keen interest in connecting policy, research, and practice, Bayan is elated for the opportunity to refine her skills through the CCOP fellowship. Her focus is on building capacity and thought-leadership for outdoor play stakeholders, as well as leading advocacy initiatives for the promotion of outdoor play in the early years. Having a deep passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Bayan is excited to find ways to make the benefits of outdoor learning accessible for all.