Tara Sloane

Tara Sloane, MSW, currently serves as the Resident Services Coordinator at Bellwether Housing since April 2017, where responsibilities include assisting over 80 residents with disabilities and mental health concerns, providing education on Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations, organizing community events, and evaluating eviction prevention programs. Previous experience includes a role as a Contract and Program Consultant-Part Time at Ryther, where Tara researched and developed proposals for Independent Living Services, wrote successful grant applications, and maintained data analytics for Aspiring Youth. During tenure at Rainier Valley Corps, Tara supported strategic planning processes, mentored new staff, and coordinated fundraising efforts that raised $125,000. Earlier experience at Laurel House, Inc. involved case management, programming focused on health and wellness, and implementing advocacy initiatives for clients with disabilities. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Salve Regina University.