KEYNOTE: “RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW”

When will these systems begin to change? When will those that I serve experience the support that they deserve? When will I have time to care for myself? When will things start to get better?

Many questions like these live within the people that show up for our community with an uncompromising commitment to serve those in great need with deep compassion. Together we’ll get grounded in possibility, learn how to grow in grace and answer questions like these with an intentional call to action: Right here, Right now

Sean’s Bio

Sean is a speaker, facilitator, writer, executive coach, consultant and nonprofit leader who is driven by his mantra, “possibilities over problems,” which was born out of his experience growing up in overwhelmingly challenging circumstances. Prior to operating the coaching and consulting practice “Finding Goode,” he served as Chief Impact and Learning officer at the Seattle Foundation where he worked to move money back into the communities it was extracted from as an act of repair.

When he isn’t supporting leaders in leveraging their superpowers or sharing his own personal journey of walking in the transformative power of grace with a diversity of audiences in both the private and public sector, Sean can be found creating memories with his amazing wife and two incredible children.

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SHARON GENTRY LMHC, M.ED.

KEYNOTE: “WISe 10 Years – Celebrating What’s Strong...YOU! ”

Let’s celebrate! Yes, it has been 10 years, and it is time to talk about how wonderful you are! We have had some rough patches and we have been put to the test; however, I am here to share with you how much you are appreciated and honored for the work you do.

Here are a few things we will cover:

• How our strengths and challenges can coexist
• Being overwhelmed by this work does not mean we are under accomplished
• If you are everything to everybody there’s nothing left for you
• Focus on building the new

Sharon’s Bio

Sharon Gentry serves as the District Director of Lutheran Community Services in the Tri-Cities region of Washington State. With over 20 years of dedicated service, Sharon oversees the agency’s operations, focusing on community-based services for system-involved youth aged 5-20 and their families. Under her leadership, Lutheran Community Services has pioneered innovative initiatives, including family and youth support programs, direct youth support, and a short-term crisis stabilization team, while establishing a sustainable system of care. Through effective cross-systems collaboration, Sharon has elevated LCS’ WISe to become a standout wraparound program in Washington State. Driven by a passion for empowering families, Sharon advocates for flexible programs that embrace change and responsible risk-taking to better meet their needs. She excels in cultivating a skilled workforce capable of facilitating high-functioning, outcomes-driven child and family teams.

Sharon is recognized as a wraparound expert, sought after for her expertise
in training, coaching, and consulting. She is a frequent presenter at industry conferences and played a role in preparing Washington’s statewide system of care implementation. Sharon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Child Mental Health Specialist. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from WSU and her Master’s Degree from Heritage University. In her leisure time, Sharon enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Ben, and their two children.

National Wraparound Initiative / Sharon Gentry