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MSW Alum Appointed Assistant Secretary of Child Welfare Field Operations for Washington鈥檚 Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)

April 19, 2022 By Alyson Rode

Eastern鈥檚 own Natalie Green has been named the new Assistant Secretary, Child Welfare Field Operations for Washington鈥檚 Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). 聽Natalie graduated from Eastern鈥檚 Master of Social Work part-time program in Everett. Natalie has over 20 years of service working with DCYF and Washington鈥檚 most vulnerable citizens. The importance of this role cannot be overstated, Natalie is the leader of Washington鈥檚 public child welfare system, the system in place to protect children from abuse and neglect. Natalie鈥檚 experience, commitment, and passion for the safety of children and child welfare make her a perfect fit for this critical role. Eastern and the School of Social Work are so proud of Natalie鈥檚 accomplishments and love seeing this eagle fly so high!