Our Team
Transforming Research Into Change
NRC-FAHE is committed to transforming higher education outcomes for foster alumni and independent students through rigorous, collaborative research. Our network of experts & lived experts address unique systemic challenges to promote persistence and success for students with experience in foster care (SEFC) and independent students across the nation.
Leadership
Angelique Day
PhD, MSW
School of Social Work
University of Washington
Lisa Schelbe
PhD
College of Social Work
Florida State University
Amy M. Salazar LMSW, PhD
Department of Human Development Washington State University- Vancouver
Team
Lanz Christian Bañes, DSW, LCSW, LICSW
Lexi West,
MSW
School of Social Work
University of Washington
lcbanes@uw.edu
School of Social Work
University of Washington
Student Team
Jamila Coleman,
MSW Candidate
School of Social Work
University of Washington
Jordan Lummus
PhD Candidate
School of Social Work
University of Washington
Steering Committee
Royel M. Johnson, PhD
School of Education
University of Southern California
Sylvia Sensiper, PhD
Guardian Professions Program
University of California - Davis
Jacob Gross, PhD
College of Education & Human Development
University of Louisville
Cynthia A. Lietz, PhD
School of Social Work
Arizona State University
Nathanael Okpych, PhD School of Social Work
University of Connecticut