Meet the Team

Alexis Howard

Alexis Howard

Liaison

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy supporting workforce members as they expand their knowledge and integrate the skills, competencies, and values into child welfare practice

Alexis Howard

Alexis Howard

Liaison

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy supporting workforce members as they expand their knowledge and integrate the skills, competencies, and values into child welfare practice

Amy Grenier

Amy Grenier

Evaluation Staff

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Of my love for working with data, working with people, and using my skills to support the important work that jurisdictions do every day to serve

Amy Grenier

Amy Grenier

Evaluation Staff

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Of my love for working with data, working with people, and using my skills to support the important work that jurisdictions do every day to serve

Amy He

Amy He

Evaluation Lead, PI

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Supporting the child welfare workforce increases supports for children and families....

Amy He

Amy He

Evaluation Lead, PI

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Supporting the child welfare workforce increases supports for children and families....

Anna de Guzman

Anna de Guzman

Evaluation Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: it allows me to hear stories (from people, from agencies) and make the connections to improve on workforce development and agency outcomes....

Anna de Guzman

Anna de Guzman

Evaluation Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: it allows me to hear stories (from people, from agencies) and make the connections to improve on workforce development and agency outcomes....

Anne Comstock

Anne Comstock

Project Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: The child welfare workforce is so critical to strong and effective partnership with and for youth and families. I couldn’t be happier to be part

Anne Comstock

Anne Comstock

Project Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: The child welfare workforce is so critical to strong and effective partnership with and for youth and families. I couldn’t be happier to be part

Annette M. Wilson

Annette M. Wilson

Leadership Curriculum Development

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: My family was created by adoption of children in the child welfare system. Supporting the best possible outcomes for children and ….

Annette M. Wilson

Annette M. Wilson

Leadership Curriculum Development

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: My family was created by adoption of children in the child welfare system. Supporting the best possible outcomes for children and ….

Anthony D. Mack

Anthony D. Mack

Leadership Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I love being able to assist child welfare systems with achieving better outcomes for children and families....

Anthony D. Mack

Anthony D. Mack

Leadership Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I love being able to assist child welfare systems with achieving better outcomes for children and families....

Brenda Lockwood

Brenda Lockwood

Leadership Curriculum Developer

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because it allows me to positively impact the child welfare workforce.

Brenda Lockwood

Brenda Lockwood

Leadership Curriculum Developer

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because it allows me to positively impact the child welfare workforce.

Carole Wilcox

Carole Wilcox

LINKD Co-Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I have the privilege to be part of providing meaningful supports and resources to help agencies strengthen the workforce that serves children and

Carole Wilcox

Carole Wilcox

LINKD Co-Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I have the privilege to be part of providing meaningful supports and resources to help agencies strengthen the workforce that serves children and

Cathy Fisher

Cathy Fisher

Project Team Lead & LADD Coach

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: It gives me the opportunity to guide, support, and develop child welfare leaders across the country who are committed to improving outcomes for th

Cathy Fisher

Cathy Fisher

Project Team Lead & LADD Coach

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: It gives me the opportunity to guide, support, and develop child welfare leaders across the country who are committed to improving outcomes for th

Cathy Fisher

Cathy Fisher

Project Team Lead & LADD Coach

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: It gives me the opportunity to guide, support, and develop child welfare leaders across the country who are committed to improving outcomes for th

Charmaine Brittain

Charmaine Brittain

LINKD Team Member

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Child welfare staff make a difference in so many children and families’ lives and we support them through innovative approaches and....

Charmaine Brittain

Charmaine Brittain

LINKD Team Member

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Child welfare staff make a difference in so many children and families’ lives and we support them through innovative approaches and....

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel

Coordinator and Liaison

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Working on a project for more than 10 years that is committed to continual learning and improvement and impacting the safety and well-being of the

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel

Coordinator and Liaison

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Working on a project for more than 10 years that is committed to continual learning and improvement and impacting the safety and well-being of the

Christa Doty

Christa Doty

LINKD Team Member

I am passionate about innovative and cutting edge practices that assist leaders in creating a climate and culture that supports a healthy and inspired child welfare workforce, which in turn supports c

Christa Doty

Christa Doty

LINKD Team Member

I am passionate about innovative and cutting edge practices that assist leaders in creating a climate and culture that supports a healthy and inspired child welfare workforce, which in turn supports c

Connie Bear King

Connie Bear King

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because I am both honored and grateful to have the opportunity to work with MHA to develop the capacity of their workforce.

Connie Bear King

Connie Bear King

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because I am both honored and grateful to have the opportunity to work with MHA to develop the capacity of their workforce.

DeeDee Reardon

DeeDee Reardon

eLearning Developer

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I am passionate about adult learning and I think the dedicated professionals in child welfare can learn and grow from the training we provide.....

DeeDee Reardon

DeeDee Reardon

eLearning Developer

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I am passionate about adult learning and I think the dedicated professionals in child welfare can learn and grow from the training we provide.....

Erin Enders

Erin Enders

Communications Editor

I am passionate about collaborating with such a dedicated, talented group of people...

Erin Enders

Erin Enders

Communications Editor

I am passionate about collaborating with such a dedicated, talented group of people...

Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson

Programs Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy working with students and faculty members in the university and value agency partnerships and, as a former child protective service worker

Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson

Programs Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy working with students and faculty members in the university and value agency partnerships and, as a former child protective service worker

Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson

Programs Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy working with students and faculty members in the university and value agency partnerships and, as a former child protective service worker

Gretchen Archer

Gretchen Archer

Evaluator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I love that our team includes many highly skilled professionals across the country who are passionately dedicated to understanding the complex....

Gretchen Archer

Gretchen Archer

Evaluator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I love that our team includes many highly skilled professionals across the country who are passionately dedicated to understanding the complex....

Kate Lawrence

Kate Lawrence

Evaluation Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to use research to make positive changes.....

Kate Lawrence

Kate Lawrence

Evaluation Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to use research to make positive changes.....

Katharine Briar-Lawson

Katharine Briar-Lawson

LADD Coach

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: it is a pivotal time in the history of child welfare for workforce issues to be treated as such compelling, game-changing agendas, critical to imp

Katharine Briar-Lawson

Katharine Briar-Lawson

LADD Coach

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: it is a pivotal time in the history of child welfare for workforce issues to be treated as such compelling, game-changing agendas, critical to imp

Katie Golieb

Katie Golieb

Evaluation Staff

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I am a data geek with the heart and soul of a social worker; I value the relationships I build with partner agencies and strive to utilize my data

Kavitha Kailasam

Kavitha Kailasam

LINKD

I am passionate about connecting individuals and organizations with the tools and resources they need to leverage their own talent and expertise in providing the best possible support for children, f

Kavitha Kailasam

Kavitha Kailasam

LINKD

I am passionate about connecting individuals and organizations with the tools and resources they need to leverage their own talent and expertise in providing the best possible support for children, f

Kim Crawford

Kim Crawford

Leadership Development Specialist

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Of the understanding that we must create a culture that believes every staff level is important in a child welfare agency....

Kim Crawford

Kim Crawford

Leadership Development Specialist

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Of the understanding that we must create a culture that believes every staff level is important in a child welfare agency....

Kyana Bell

Kyana Bell

Evaluation Staff

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: every piece works toward improving practice and ensuring equitable outcomes for children and families....

Kyana Bell

Kyana Bell

Evaluation Staff

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: every piece works toward improving practice and ensuring equitable outcomes for children and families....

Lyn Slater

Lyn Slater

Liaison

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get a national view of the workforce issues and meet the most inspiring and committed people....

Lyn Slater

Lyn Slater

Liaison

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get a national view of the workforce issues and meet the most inspiring and committed people....

Marshall Soloway

Marshall Soloway

eLearning and Web Director

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I make a positive impact within the child welfare workforce through implementing web and eLearning solutions that support NCWWI initiatives....

Marshall Soloway

Marshall Soloway

eLearning and Web Director

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I make a positive impact within the child welfare workforce through implementing web and eLearning solutions that support NCWWI initiatives....

Mary McCarthy

Mary McCarthy

Co-Principal Investigator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Having been a service provider for a child who died at the hands of her stepfather, I am passionate about supporting vulnerable families and the w

Mary McCarthy

Mary McCarthy

Co-Principal Investigator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Having been a service provider for a child who died at the hands of her stepfather, I am passionate about supporting vulnerable families and the w

Melanie Smith

Melanie Smith

Program Coordinator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to support the work of so many fabulous people who are experts in what they do and are committed to improving the lives of child welfare....

Melanie Smith

Melanie Smith

Program Coordinator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to support the work of so many fabulous people who are experts in what they do and are committed to improving the lives of child welfare....

Melanie Smith

Melanie Smith

Program Coordinator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to support the work of so many fabulous people who are experts in what they do and are committed to improving the lives of child welfare....

Melanie Young

Melanie Young

LINKD Team Member

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to support the work of so many fabulous people who are experts in what they do and are committed to improving the lives of child welfare....

Melanie Young

Melanie Young

LINKD Team Member

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to support the work of so many fabulous people who are experts in what they do and are committed to improving the lives of child welfare....

Michelle Clinch

Michelle Clinch

National Campaign Manager

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I believe in using educational technology and social media to provide just-in-time learning opportunities that inspire others to lead....

Michelle Clinch

Michelle Clinch

National Campaign Manager

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I believe in using educational technology and social media to provide just-in-time learning opportunities that inspire others to lead....

Nancy Claiborne

Nancy Claiborne

Co-Principal Investigator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy the challenge of finding innovative solutions to complex problems with teams that sustain me....

Nancy Claiborne

Nancy Claiborne

Co-Principal Investigator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy the challenge of finding innovative solutions to complex problems with teams that sustain me....

Nancy Claiborne

Nancy Claiborne

Co-Principal Investigator

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy the challenge of finding innovative solutions to complex problems with teams that sustain me....

Nancy Lucero

Nancy Lucero

Project Team Lead & University Partnerships Liaison

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because a strong tribal workforce supports cultural preservation by helping Native children and families create a healthy and vibrant future for their trib

Nancy Lucero

Nancy Lucero

Project Team Lead & University Partnerships Liaison

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because a strong tribal workforce supports cultural preservation by helping Native children and families create a healthy and vibrant future for their trib

Nancy S. Dickinson

Nancy S. Dickinson

Project Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to work with a team of skilled, hardworking, and fun staff to facilitate change in the child welfare workforce in service of children, youth

Nancy S. Dickinson

Nancy S. Dickinson

Project Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to work with a team of skilled, hardworking, and fun staff to facilitate change in the child welfare workforce in service of children, youth

Priscilla A. Day

Priscilla A. Day

Tribal Project Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Our children are gifts from the Creator and the foundation of seven generations to come....

Priscilla A. Day

Priscilla A. Day

Tribal Project Team Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Our children are gifts from the Creator and the foundation of seven generations to come....

Robin Leake

Robin Leake

Project Director

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to work with an awesome team of people who are committed and passionate about creating a child welfare workforce that makes positive change

Robin Leake

Robin Leake

Project Director

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I get to work with an awesome team of people who are committed and passionate about creating a child welfare workforce that makes positive change

Salvador Armendariz

Salvador Armendariz

Evaluation Staff

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I have a lot of respect for the work that child welfare staff do for families and I have the privilege to support that through workforce and leade

Salvador Armendariz

Salvador Armendariz

Evaluation Staff

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I have a lot of respect for the work that child welfare staff do for families and I have the privilege to support that through workforce and leade

Sarah Roman

Sarah Roman

Video Production and Graphic Design

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I’m inspired by the important work being done by NCWWI partners and feel honored to play a role in making it available to a wide audience in a v

Sarah Roman

Sarah Roman

Video Production and Graphic Design

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I’m inspired by the important work being done by NCWWI partners and feel honored to play a role in making it available to a wide audience in a v

Sharon Kollar

Sharon Kollar

LINKD Co-Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: It is exciting for me to learn about the amazing, innovative things that are happening in child welfare and to work with my team to find the best

Sharon Kollar

Sharon Kollar

LINKD Co-Lead

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: It is exciting for me to learn about the amazing, innovative things that are happening in child welfare and to work with my team to find the best

Shauna Rienks

Shauna Rienks

Evaluation Lead, Co-PI

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy working with agencies to collect and utilize data to improve programming, decision-making, and workforce well-being....

Shauna Rienks

Shauna Rienks

Evaluation Lead, Co-PI

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy working with agencies to collect and utilize data to improve programming, decision-making, and workforce well-being....

Teresa Buehler

Teresa Buehler

Leadership Development Specialist

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Of the opportunity for ongoing learning and active engagement with others in training design and delivery with impact across all levels within the

Teresa Buehler

Teresa Buehler

Leadership Development Specialist

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: Of the opportunity for ongoing learning and active engagement with others in training design and delivery with impact across all levels within the

Tristan Turk

Tristan Turk

Project Manager

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy making sure the operations of NCWWI run smoothly across the entire institute....

Tristan Turk

Tristan Turk

Project Manager

I am passionate about the work I do on NCWWI because: I enjoy making sure the operations of NCWWI run smoothly across the entire institute....

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