While the importance of early childhood education is well documented, a struggle continues around the world to adequately fund early childhood programs and provide access for all children, especially those living in precarious contexts. In this article, the author has constructed a posthumous interview with Katie-Jay Scott (1981-2021), a humanitarian activist whose unfaltering commitment to refugee children and their overall wellbeing provided a guiding light for those who had the honor of knowing and working with her. The following is intended to provide inspiration for current and future early childhood educators, no matter where they practice globally.