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Introducing Our New Executive Director, Linda Fiore

We're thrilled to introduce you to our new Executive Director, Linda Fiore. Listen to today's conversation about her journey to Creating a Family and where we're heading in this next chapter under her leadership. In this episode, we discuss: 1:50 - What first brought you into the world of adoption, foster care, and kinship care? 5:20 - When you started out, what was your “why”? 6:57 - What values or goals drove your work in those earliest years? 8:09 - What was your first introduction to Creating a Family? 10:11 - What are the pivotal lessons or challenges that shaped your leadership approach? 17:40 - When presented with the opportunity to pursue the position of Executive Director, what was it about our mission or the organization’s evolution that drew your interest? 20:10 - How did you know this was the right next step for you? 23:12 - When you look at where Creating a Family stands today, what are our greatest strengths? 26:47 - Kinship care has become a growing focus area for us. Why do you think kinship support is so critical right now? 30:49 - What are some of the plans Creating a Family has to deepen our impact in this space? 32:43 - Our online education programs reach families and professionals across the country. From your experiences in the field, why is education so crucial in these spaces? 37:48 - As we continue to raise awareness of who we are and how we serve this community, what message do you want people to associate with Creating a Family? 38:54 - What stories or values do you hope will come through most clearly? 40:03 - Where do you think Creating a Family is heading in the next few years? 41:14 - Your “why” has probably evolved — what keeps you going now? 42:35 - What’s one thing you’ve learned that you hope every family advocate carries with them from today’s conversation? 44:15 - Finally, for those listening or reading who are inspired — individuals, professionals, or organizations — what can they do to join the mission of Creating a Family? This podcast is brought to you by CreatingaFamily.org. For more tipsheets, resources, and practical information, visit our website. Music Credit: Michael Ashworth Podcast Producer: megownsoundworks.com