Shayleen Allen is a staff attorney for the Spokane Tribe of Indians. In this position, she frequently works on Indian child welfare issues.

Greg Casey is a private attorney in Spokane whose practice includes representation of families who are involved in with child protective services. Greg is former president and special counsel for Western Center for Law and Religious Freedom.

Michelle Cutlip is the program coordinator for the Whitman County Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program in Colfax. Michelle has served in this position for four years. Prior to working at CASA, Michelle worked at Ogden Hall, a shelter for women and children.

Carlos Diaz is the executive director of the Washington State Migrant Council in Sunnyside. The Migrant Council is a non-profit organization that provides services for migrant farm workers and their families.

Judy Hutton is a registered nurse and public health nurse with the Northeast Tri-County Health District. She currently serves as the nursing supervisor in the Ferry County office in Republic. In this position, Judy works with families who are involved with child protective services, as well as with children with special health care needs.

Scott Mason is the supervisor of the juvenile division of the Spokane County Public Defenders. Scott's office provides mandated legal services to indigent persons involved in juvenile court dependency and termination proceedings.

Susan Mason is a mental health planner for Walla Walla County Department of Human Services. In this position, Susan assists in developing and coordinating the county's mental health services. She performs these same duties for the county's Birth to Three program which serves infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.

Sen. John Moyer is the former state senator from Washington's Third District. Since leaving the legislature in 1996, Sen. Moyer has continued working as an obstetrician in Spokane. While in the legislature, Sen. Moyer served on the Human Services and Corrections Committee and on the Health and Long-Term Care Committee.

Patty Orona is a foster parent who lives in Kennewick. She has been a foster parent for 17 years. Patty serves on the board of directors for the Foster Parents Association of Washington State (FPAWS) and also conducts training for foster parents. For over 18 years, Patty has provided direct services to families with special needs children through the DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Shannon Selland is a child care provider in Spokane. She also serves as the public policy chair for the Eastern Washington Family Child Care Association and for the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children.

Mary Ann Warren is the manager of the resource and referral program for Catholic Family and Child Service in Wenatchee. In this position, she works closely with child care providers, families and the community to promote the availability of quality child care. Mary Ann also served as president of the Washington State Child Care Resource and Referral Network.