Beth worked in marketing communications at large corporations and nonprofits before making a career change and earning a MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. The career change was inspired by the adoption of her daughter from Ethiopia. Beth has worked in schools, as an addiction specialist and in therapeutic foster care. At Formed Families Forward Beth supports families and professionals through training and consultations, especially around topics related to childhood trauma, traumatic stress and building resiliency. She also supports family engagement efforts in our Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports work. Beth is especially passionate about working with underserved populations and providing equitable services across all systems.