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.

Sharon Colomb - ​​​​​​​scolomb@uw.edu

Sherry Colomb is a Development and Facilitation Specialist working with the Caregiver Training Team. With a background in Elderly/Disabled Adult case management, Sherry’s interest in child welfare began with her decision to become foster parent in 2005. Training and support were essential in her personal journey as a foster and adoptive parent, and she now feels privileged to be able to support other caregivers in this way.

Sherry finds one of the most rewarding parts of her job to be the opportunity to share her passion for seeing families reunify, and watching caregivers catch the vision for the unique and powerful role they can play in this process.

With deep respect for the value of our caregiver’s time, Sherry strives to make the caregiver courses the Alliance develops and presents meaningful, engaging and easily utilized in the in- home environment.

In 2021 Sherry became a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) ® Practitioner and is excited to be able to share TBRI Principles with the caregivers of Washington State.