Linda Soltero is a Development and Facilitation Specialist and is on the Professional Development committee for the Alliance. She has a Master’s of Education from Western Governor’s University, a Bachelor’s in Child Development, and a Child Development Associates. She began her career working with children over 20 years ago in the early childhood field and later as a foster parent. She has two daughters, three dogs, three cats, and room for more. She has spent the last 10 years coaching educators and advocating for young children and families. Linda is a passionate advocate for children and believes all children deserve a loving and happy home. 

Stephanie Rodrigues - ​​​​​​​steph75@uw.edu

Stephanie Rodrigues is a member of the caregiver training team. She enjoys both developing curriculum for caregivers and delivering it in the classroom and online. The thing she loves most about working at the Alliance, is connecting with caregivers.

Stephanie joined the Alliance in 2015. After adding two children to her family through adoption, she left a career in genetic research to obtain her Masters of Social Work, graduating from the University of Washington in 2008. Following graduation Stephanie worked for seven years as a Children and Family Services, Social Worker, with Children’s Administration (now known as DCYF).

In 2019, Stephanie had the opportunity to become a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner. She is passionate about sharing TBRI with other caregivers.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoy spending time with her spouse, children and grandchildren. Most recently this includes exploring the beautiful Northwest on her ebike.