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Susan N. Dreyfus, DSHS SecretarySusan N. Dreyfus is DSHS Secretary, appointed by the Governor and a member of the
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The Honorable Judge Patricia Clark, ChairBefore being appointed to the bench, Judge Patricia Clark worked as a prosecutor, an educator and a constitutional commissioner where she focused on at-risk youth. Since elected to the bench in 1998, she has used the judicial system to improve the lives of children, adolescents and their families. Read more... |
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Marian S. Harris, Ph.D., ACSW, LICSW, ChairMarian S. Harris, Ph.D., ACSW, LICSW is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, Tacoma, Social Work Program and Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Washington, School of Social Work, Seattle. Read more... |
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Liz Mueller, ChairLiz Mueller has over 20 years of insight and expertise in working with Tribal related affairs. She serves in the elected capacity as the Vice Chair of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. She is the Director of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Social Services Division, and she has been instrumental in the development of their 24 programs. Read more...
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Tom Crofoot, MemberTom Crofoot was born in Omak, WA. and is a descendant of the Colville Confederated Tribes. He is Associate Professor of Social Work at Eastern Washington University. Read more... |
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Bonnie J. Glenn, MemberBonnie J. Glenn is a Deputy Chief of Staff with the King County Prosecutor's Office. In that position, she works on legislative and juvenile justice policy, inter-governmental affairs, community outreach and crime prevention. Read more... |
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Rev. Jimmie James, MemberThroughout his career as minister and advocate, Reverend James has developed, implemented and led a number of successful social justice campaigns and projects, advocating for marginalized communities and social change. Read more... |
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Toni Lodge, MemberToni Lodge currently is Executive Director of the NATIVE Project/NATIVE Health Clinic in Spokane, Washington. Read more... |
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Paola Maranan, MemberPaola Maranan is the Executive Director of the Children's Alliance, an organization she has been involved with since 1993. Read more...
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Kimberly Mays, MemberKimberly Mays is a parent who was formerly involved in the child welfare system. She currently works for the Pierce County Juvenile Court's Parent-to-Parent Program and is a board member of The Bridge: From Dependency to Community and Beyond. Read more...
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Ron Murphy, MemberRon Murphy has provided social work services to children, families and communities for over 35 years. He currently is the Senior Director - Strategic Consulting for Washington State for Casey Family Programs. Read more...
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Mary O'Brien, MemberSince 1986 Mary O'Brien has been Clinical Services Manager for Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic-Behavioral Health Services (BHS). She also is a licensed Mental Health Counselor who specialized in treating children and Hispanics. Read more...
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Chereese Phillips, MemberOver the years Chereese Phillips has been a fervent advocate for individuals in and from the foster care system. She currently is pursuing a Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Washington. Her primary research interests are ethnic identity formation, depression amongst African American women, and disproportionality in the foster care system. |
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Deborah J. Purce, J.D., MemberIn May 2006, Deborah Purce was named Executive Staff Director for the Children's Administration within Washington State's Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Read more... |
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Kip Tokuda, MemberKip Tokuda has long been an advocate on behalf of children and families. He's currently Policy Director of the City of Seattle's Human Services Department. He also serves as a legislative liaison with the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. Read more... |
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