Since it was founded, our network is constantly growing and its members come from all over the world. Currently, the WERA TASK FORCE Global Research in Extended Education consists of 332 members from 38 countries: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Moldova, the Netherlands, Norway, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK, Ukraine, and the USA.

These are the current members (in alphabetical order):

Dr. Edward Abeyta, University of California San Diego, USA

Josh Adcock, Kuluin Outside School Hours Care, Australia

Carrie Allen PhD, University of North Texas, USA

Dr. Patricia J. Allen, The PEAR Institute, Harvard Medical School, USA

Michael J. Anders, Schulamt der Stadt Zürich, Switzerland

Dipl.-Päd. Bettina Arnoldt, Deutsches Jugendinstitut, Germany

Prof. Monir Awad, Al-Aqsa University Gaza, Palestinian Territories

Simon Baumgartner M.A., Freie Universität Berlin, Germany/Switzerland

Prof. Dr. Sang Hoon Bae, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Myung Hwa Baldini M. Sc., Linköping University, Sweden

Prof. D. Ahmet Basal, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey

Martia Bateson, M. Sc., Griffith University, Australia

Bunyamin Bavli PhD, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey

Dr. Nicole Bellin-Mularski, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Charline Belliveau, Bow Valley College, Canada

Abigail Bergman, Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR), USA

Tricia Berry, Texas Girls Collaborative Project, USA

Kim Bertino M.A., Big Fat Smile, Australia

Dorina Alina Besleaga M.Sc., The Republican Center for Children and Youth, Moldova

Joshua Beynon, Pembrokeshire County Council, UK

Crystal Bieter M.Ed., Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, USA

Crystal Bishop, West Virginia State University Center for The Advancement of STEM, USA

Amy Blane, Jabiru Community Youth and Children‘s Services, Australia

Olivia Blöchliger PhD, Bildungsdirektion Kanton Zürich, Switzerland

Dale Blyth, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, USA

Louise Bolton, ACECQA, Australia

Prof. Dr. Lena Boström, Mid Sweden University, Sweden

Jennifer Bouchard, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, USA

Anna-Lena Borge PhD, Department of Eduaction, Communication und Learning, The University of Gorthenburg, Sweden

Prof. Dr. Mark Bray, Comparative Education Research Centre, Hong Kong, China

Brooke Brigde, PCYC Queensland, Australia

Darren Brisbane, Griffith Uinversity, Australia

Kathryn Brohawn PhD, ExpandED Schools, USA

Martin Brown PhD, DCU Institute of Education, Ireland

Allyson Bullock, Synergy Enterprises, USA

Prof. Dr. Nihad Bunar, Stockholm University, Sweden

Dr. Peter Carlman, Karlstad University, Sweden

Dr. MaryEllen Caron, After School Matters, USA

Dr. Jennifer Cartmel, Griffith University, Australia

Joakim Caspersen PhD, NTNU Social Research, Norway

Heather Causley, Network of Community Activities, Australia

Dr. Katherine Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA

Dr. Emanuela Chiapparini, Berne University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland

Eunwon Cho, PhD Student, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Sungbum Cho, PhD Student, Hansung University, South Korea

Jennette Claassen, Playworks, USA

Barbara Clendining, Firefly HR, Australia

Pamela Connell, PhD, Griffith University, Australia

Prof. Dr. Daniel Cook, Rutgers University Camden, USA

Michael Crafter, Norwalk Housing Authority, USA

Patti Curtis MPA, US Dept of Education, USA

Omar Danso, PhD Student, Abant Izet Baysal University, Turkey

Deana Darling, Horizons National, USA

Garedew Yilma Desta, Ethiopian Society of Sociologists, Social Workerservices and Anthropologyiest (ESSSWA), Ethiopia

Elizabeth Devaney M.M., Children's Institute, USA

Marcus Deveso, Buffalo Prep, USA

Eva Dietrich, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Daniela Kruel DiGiacomo, PhD Candidate, University of Colorado, USA

Prof. Dr. Simone Dunekacke, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau, Germany

Emily Eglitis PhD, Aliance for Research in Exercise Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), University of South Australia, Australia

William Eichler, St. Malachy School, USA

Komaki Eishi, University of Tsukuba, Japan

Assoc. Prof. Danielle Ekman Ladru, Stockholm University, Sweden

Prof. Dr. Steve Entrich, University of Innsbruck, Austria

Helene Elvstrand PhD, Linköping University, Sweden

Evelina Eriksson B Ed., Linköping University, Australia

Professor Dr. Ann-Carita Evaldsson, Uppsala University, Sweden

Prof. Dr. Anastasia Fakhrutdinova, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Dr. Pérez Aronssnon Fanny, Stockholm Universitiy, Sweden

Prof. Dr., Natalie Fischer, University of Kassel, Germany

Olivia Fischer Mag., Pädagogische Hochschule Wien, Austria

Dusty Fisher, Digital Skills Digest, USA

Anders Fjällhed PhD, University of Stockholm, Sweden

Annika Flick M.A., Stockholm University, Sweden

Claire Forbes, University of Manchester UK

Timothy Fowler, New York State Network for Youth Success, USA

Edward Franklin, Voice of Hope, USA

Dr. Lukas Frei, University of Bern; University of Bamberg (Germany), Switzerland

Mélissa Gagné M.A., Université de Sherbrooke, Canada

Johanna May Gaiser M.A., University of Giessen, Germany

Dr. Regina Gairal-Casadó, Rovira i Virgili University, Spain

Ellen Gannet M.Ed., Wellesley College/National Institute on Out-of-School Time, USA

Almira Garifullina PhD, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Carola Garrecht M.Sc., IPN Kiel, Germany

Jennifer Gasser, Solar Education Project, USA

Noémie Gfeller,  M. Sc., PH Bern, Switzerland

Dr. Lena Glaés-Coutts, Linnaeus University, Sweden

Dr. Konrad Glogowski, Pathways to Canada, Canada

Latasha Golden, City Year Inc., USA

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Ingrid Gogolin, University of Hamburg, Germany

Angus Gorrie, Camp Hill Outside School Hours Care, Australia

Marlene Gras, TierraED, México

David Thore Graversen PhD, VIA University College, Denmark

Dr. Jackie Greatorex, Cambridge Assessment, UK

Christina Grewell, PhD Student, Mid Sweden University, Sweden

Mary Grueser, Educational Video Center, USA

Ragný Þóra Guðjohnsen, PhD, University of Iceland, Iceland

Assoc. Prof. Björn Haglund, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Liza Haglund PhD, Södertörns University, Sweden

Marcia Håkansson Lindqvist PhD, Mid Sweden University, Sweden

Dr. Shannon Haley-Mize, Elizabethtown College, USA

Lisa Halfon M. Sc., University of Perugia, Italy

Heidi Ham, National AfterSchool Association, USA

Maria Hammarsten PhD, Jönköping School of Education and Communication, Sweden

Song Ie Han PhD, Semyung University, South Korea

Kim Hartung M.A., Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Anna Hawrot PhD, Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories, Germany

Sanna Hedrén, PhD Student, University West, Sweden

Maia Heggie M.A., Codman Academy Public Charter School, USA

Gudrun Hellstrom M.A., Stockholm University, Sweden

Dr. Karen Hemming, City of Leipzig, Germany

Andres Henriquez M.A., New York Hall of Science, USA

Katrin Heyl, M.Sc., University of Kassel, Germany

Anneli Hippinen Ahlgren, PhD Student, Stockholm University, Sweden

Assoc. Prof. Maria Hjalmarsson, Karlstad University, Sweden

Desirée Hoferer M.A., Department of Educational Sciences, Germany

Linnéa Holmberg PhD, Stockholm University, Sweden

Amir Hossain M.Phil., IBAIS University, Bangladesh

Dr. Denise Huang, The National HLH Foundation, Taiwan

Lisa Hui, Boston After School & Beyond, USA

Bruce Hurst, PhD Candidate, University of Melbourne, Australia

Jenni Hutchins, Big Fat Smile, Australia

Prof. Dr. Till-Sebastian Idel, University of Oldenburg, Germany

Dr. Olugbenga Ige, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, South Africa

Shira Iluz PhD, Bar-Ilan University, Israel

Dr. Lisa Isenström, Karlstad Univeristy, Sweden

Jafar Issah, Femon Study Abroad, Ghana

Dr. Yael Itzhaki-Braun, Tel-Aviv University, Israel

Ivan Ivanov M.P.A., Higher School of Economics Moscow, Russia

Gunilla Jaafs, Gustav Vasaskolan in Vallentuna Community, Sweden

Jenny Jägsander, The Swedish Government Offices, Sweden

Dr. Birgit Jentsch, German Youth Institute, Germany

Yeong-Mo Jeong PhD, Korea Rural Education Center, South Korea

Samuel Jerga, Griffith University, Australia

Annette Johnson, Junior Adventures Group, Asutralia

Kristina Jonsson, PhD Student, Mälarden University, Sweden

Hyeon Seok Jung, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Dr. Michelle Jutzi, University of Teacher Education Bern, Switzerland

Paul Kabao, YES-YOUTH Education Support, Kenya

Dr. Eva Kane, Stockholm University, Sweden

Prof. Dr. Fuyuko Kanefuji, Bunkyo University, Japan

Dr. Christa Kappler, Zurich University of Teacher Education, Switzerland

Marie Karlsson, Linköping University, Sweden

Assoc. Prof. Ramilya Kasimova, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Kuniko Kaya, PhD Student, Graduate School of Chuo University, Japan

Kuniko Kaya-Yamashita M.A., Ministry of Education, Japan

Dr. Sylwia Kazmierczak-Murray, Dublin City Universit, Ireland

Dr. Kirstin Kerr, University of Manchester, UK

Anima Kielbock M.A., University of Giessen, Germany

Dr. Stephan Kielblock, DIPF / Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education, Germany

Pam Kildey, Kuluin Outside School Hours Care, Australia

Professor Dr. Soo-Dong Kim, Dongguk University, South Korea

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anna Klerfelt, Stockholm University, Sweden

Dr. Nutsa Kobakhidze, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Dr. Helvi Koch, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Elvira Köhler B.Sc., The Swedish Teachers' Union, Sweden

Dr. Bettina König, University of Bamberg, Germany

Sergey Kosaretsky PhD, Higher School of Economics - National Research University Moscow, Russia

Luise Krejcik, PhD Student, Unviersity of Hamburg, Germany

Steingerður Kristjánsdóttir M.A., University og Iceland, Iceland

Milica Krivokapić, PhD Candidate, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Prof. Dr. Hans Peter Kuhn, University of Kassel, Germany

Zeynep Kumkale, PhD Candidate, Düzce University, Turkey

Dr. Boris Kuprianoff, Moscow City University, Russia

Eunju Kwak PhD, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Dr. Karin Lager, University West, Sweden

Lina Lago PhD, Linköping University, Sweden

Claudia Larrea, MetroSquash Evanston, USA

Endzhe Latypova PhD, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Yue Xin Lee M.A., National Institute of Education, Singapore

Hanna Lehmkuhl M.A., Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Prof. Dr. Kaja Leks, University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Slovenia

Kristin Lewis-Warner M.Ed., The PEAR Institute, USA

Dr. Nanine Lilla, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Maria Lindgren PhD, Umea University, Sweden

Patrik Lindholm M.A., Stockholm University, Sweden

Assistant Prof. Dr. Anna-Lena Ljusberg, Stockholm University, Sweden

Sarah Lohnes M.A., Sarah Lohnes LLC, USA

Prof. Dr. Knut Løndal, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Dr. James Loparics, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria

Rileigh Luczak, Michigan State University, USA

Kirill Lukyanov, Higher School of Economics - National Research University Moscow, Russia

Birgitta Lundbäck PhD, Linnaeus University, Sweden

Jack Lundie-Jenskins PhD, Queensland University of Technology, USA

Marita Lundström PhD, University West, Sweden

Darboe Mafugie, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Rafsan Mahmud, Bangladesh Open University, Bangladesh

Annika Majewski M.A., University of Kassel, Germany

Saurubh Malviya, PhD Candidate, Griffith University, Australia

Karen Malyon, Junio Adventures Group, Australia

Prof. Emily Mann, Northeastern University, USA

Jessica Manta-Meyer, Public Profit, USA

Sandy Marshall, Project Scientist, USA

Prof. Dr. Sabine Maschke, University of Marburg, Germany

Ayuko Matsumoto, PhD, Kyoto University of Education, Japan

Sean McCaffery, The PEAR Institute, Harvard Medical School, USA

Dawn McDaniel PhD, Harvard Medical School, USA

Emily McKenna BOccThy, JSAP, Australia

Bethia McNeil, The Centre for Youth Impact, UK

Marie MCQuade M.Ed., University of Glasgow, UK

Alma Memisevic, PhD Student, Linköping University, Sweden

Dr. Lana Mitchell, Griffith University, Australia

Sidse Mikkelsen M.A., VIA University College, Denmark

Prof. PhD. Fumi Mizusaki, Jushi Eiyo University, Japan

Denise Montgomery, CultureThrive, USA

Sarah Moran, EdAdvance, USA

Deborah Moroney PhD, American Institutes for Research, UAS

Tatsuhei Morozumi M.Sc., Bunkyo University, Japan

Heike Moyano-Schmitt M.A., Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Sarah Murray B.Psych., University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Dr. Jasmin Näpfli, University of Teacher Education FHNW, Switzerland

Corey Newhouse MPP, Public Profit, USA

Dr. Wim Nieuwenboom, University of Bamberg, Switzerland

Haiqin Ning PhD, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Prof. Dr. Gil Noam, Harvard University, USA

Anita Noiesen, Grand Avenue State School Outside School Hours Care, Australia

Dr. Maria Norqvist, PhD Student, Umeå University, Sweden

Dr. Pendred Noyce, Tumblehome, Inc., USA

Ylva Öhrn, Montessori Mondial, Sweden

Pauline O' Kane M.A., Network, Australia

Dr. Tatyana Oleinik, H.S. Skovoroda National Pedagogical University Kharkiv, Ukraine

Jennifer Oliver, A Step Beyond, USA

Monica Orwehag PhD, University West, Sweden

Prince Osei-Bonsu, Övgu College, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. David Östlund, Södertörn University Stockholm, Sweden

Anna Östman, PhD Student, Mälarden University, Sweden

Lori Otto, Lakeville Public Schools, USA

Elaina Ouimet, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, USA

Luis Palacio, Health & Science Innovations, USA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kolbrún Pálsdóttir, University of Iceland, Iceland

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulfiia Parfilova, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Prof. Dr. H.B. Partel, Central University of Gujarat, India

Marcus Patrick, Lexington Leadership Foundation, USA

Dr. Melissa Pearrow, University of Massachusetts, USA

Maria Pemsel M.A., Stockholm University, Sweden

Helen Pentecost M.A., 3Bridges Australia

Erna Place PhD, PEAR McLean Hospital Harvard University, USA

Dr. Martha Prata-Linhares, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro - UFTM, Brazil

Prof. Dr. Lea Pulkkinen, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Dr. Lu Qu, Sichuan Education and Science Research Institution, China

Mariana Quintanilla, Bay Area Community Resources, USA

Prof. Dr. Falk Radisch, University of Rostock, Germany

Prof. Dr. Irène Rahm, Université de Montréal, Canada

Jessee Rayner B., Griffith University, Australia

Ruth Jörgensdóttir Rauterberg M.A., University of Iceland, Iceland

Martin Reinert B.A., University of Giessen, Germany

Paul Reynolds, Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning & Creativity, USA

Lea Ringskou, VIA University College, Denmark

Prof. Dr. Wolfram Rollet, University of Education Freiburg, Germany

Dr. Pia Rother, Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany

Rarni Rothwell, Queensland Children's Activities Network, Australia

Rebekah Roulier, Doc Wayne Youth Services, USA

Eygló Rúnarsdóttir M.A., University of Iceland, Iceland

Christina Russel, Policy Studies Associates, USA

Assoc. Prof. Lyaysan Rybakova, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Sofia Ryden M.A., Stockholm University, Sweden

Jane Saharova M.A., Distance Education Center, Russia

Saga Samuelson M.A., Swedish School of Sports and Health Sciences, Sweden

Dr. PD Christine Schmid, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Jule Schmidt M.A., Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Claudia Schnellbögl B.A., University of Bamberg, Germany

Andrea Scholian M.A., Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland

Prof. D'Ette Scholtz, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, USA

Prof. Dr. Patricia Schuler, Zurich University of Teacher Education, Switzerland

Prof. Dr. Marianne Schüpbach, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Heike Maria Schütz, Akademie für Ganztagsschulpädagogik, Germany

Dr. Anna-Maria Seemann, Akademie für Ganztagsschulpädagogik, Germany

Rozaliya Shakirzyanova, PhD Candidate, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Yeal Shany PhD, Oranim College of Education, Israel

Dr. Margaret Shea-Moore, Avila Consulting LLC; LETS GO Boys and Girls, USA

Suzuki Shigesato, University of Tokio, Japan

Suzuki Shun, PhD, Kanazawa Univerdity, Japan

Assoc. Prof. Sandra Simpkins, University of California, Irvine, USA

Dr. Mary Margaret Small, Clarkson University, USA

Kerry Smith, Griffith University, Australia

Jonas Söderholm M.A., Kristianstad University, Sweden

Magnus Söderman, Swedish National Agency for Education, Sweden

Tiffany Sprague, Scientific Adventues for Girls, Netherlands

Lea Stahl B.A., University of Kassel, Germany

Isabel Stahler B.A., Tagesstruktur Primar Erlenmatt (After school care primary school), Switzerland

Elizabeth Starr M.Ed., NIOST/Wellesley Centers for Women, USA

Prof. Dr. Ludwig Stecher, University of Giessen, Germany

Dr. Christine Steiner, German Youth Institute, Germany

Isa Steinmann M.Sc., Center for Research on Education and School Development (IFS), Germany

Linda Sternö, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Maryann Stimmer, FHI 360, USA

Renate Stohler M.A., Zürich University of Applied Sciences & School of Social Work, Switzerland

Dr. Larry Suter, University of Michigan, USA

Kathrin Thomann M.Sc., Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Karene Thomas, McLean Hospital, USA

Anna Tornberg M.Sc., Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions, Sweden

Edilbert Enrique Torregroza-Fuentes PhD, Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia

Prof. Dr. Gerald Tritremmel, Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark, Austria

Assoc. Prof. Kari Trost, Stockholm University, Sweden

Tina Tsomaia PhD, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, Georgia

Beth Unverzagt, Oregon ASK, USA

Hatice Uslu-Kocabas B.Sc., Yildiz Technical University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Roza Valeeva, Kazan Federal University, Russia

Prof. Dr. Deborah Lowe Vandell, University of California, Irvine, USA

Ana Vicêncio, PhD Student, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Alejandro Villarreal Gomez PhD, University of Cartagena, Colombia

Dr. Lisa Vincze, Griffith University, Australia

Prof. Dr. Michaela Vogt, Bielefeld University, Germany

Dr. Benjamin von Allmen, Bern, Switzerland / Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Nancy von Euler, Horizons at New Canaan Country School, USA

Anna Wallin PhD, MND Stockholm University, Sweden

Lars Wallner PhD, Linköping University, Sweden

Victoria Wegener MSW, Mainspring Consulting, USA

Verena Wellnitz M.A., Philipps-University Marburg, Germany

Prof. Dr. Christian Wendelborg, NTNU Samfunnsforskning, Norway

Henning Westius B.E., Botkyrka Municipality, Sweden

Hon. Assoc. Prof. Peter Westoby, Deakin University, Australia

Natalie Whisler, North Clackamas School District, USA

Thomas Wicki, M.Sc., University of Teacher Education Bern, Switzerland

Andrea Wilson, Casa Guadalupe Center, USA

Prof. Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy, Louisiana State University, USA

Regula Windlinger PhD, University of Teacher Education Bern, Switzerland

Jil Wolf M.A., Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Belunda Wright, LearnOSHC, Australia

Dr. Jamie Wu, Michigan State University, USA

Stephanie Wu, City Year Inc., USA

Prof. Yaacov Yablon, Bar-Ilan University, Israel

Nikki Yamashiro MPP, Afterschool Alliance, USA

Seda Yilmaz Wörfel, University of Cologne, Germany

Yang Yingxue M.A., University of Tokyo, Japan

Prof. Dr. Masahiro Yoshida, Shukutoku University, Japan

Trish Zilliox, AZ Department of Education, USA