Jennifer's professional background is primarily in program management, event management and training and development in various industries. Jennifer enjoys working in smaller organizations that are directly involved in serving the local community.  She is looking forward to being part of the important work that Forefront is doing in the state of Washington

Tricia Sarahs, MSW, LSWAA, (she/her/hers) brings close to fifteen years of experience working in the human services field in private, state, and non-profit capacities serving diverse and marginalized communities. Tricia has worked in a variety of roles for the Department of Children, Youth & Families over the past six years in the child welfare, adoption, and licensing divisions.

During her time as a graduate student at the UW School of Social Work, Kayla served as a Student Ambassador in the SSW Admissions office. After graduating in 2016, Kayla spent time managing recruitment and admissions efforts for a then, newly formed MSW Program at a local private institution. After leaving higher education, Kayla would have short stints in government agencies, non-profits and even tech, before finding her way back to where it all began, the UW School of Social Work.

Stacy is the Administrative Specialist for the Alliance’s Executive Team and loves supporting the important work that they do.

Stacy has an AAS in early childhood education and a bachelor’s degree from the Evergreen State College.

Over the years she has taken on a variety of roles dedicated to children and families, including work as a Family Advocate for Head Start and consultant/trainer for childcare professionals.

As the MSW Admissions Specialist, Leslie manages the MSW application and admissions process. She also sits on the Scholarship Committee and coordinates departmental awards. Leslie earned her bachelor's in sociology from The George Washington University and Masters in Teaching from UW. She is passionate about educational justice and ensuring equitable access to higher education.

Professional interests: Educational justice and educational access