Lynn Salazar-Wadford

Lynn Salazar-Wadford is an accomplished transitions care manager at Piedmont Health Services Inc, a position held since April 2018, with previous roles including director and care manager at the same organization from 2011 to 2018. Lynn has specialized in supporting refugee and immigrant families, particularly with children aged five and younger, and has extensive experience in community resource connection. Additional expertise includes serving as a breastfeeding peer counselor and nutrition assistant, providing essential support and counseling to women and children. Prior to the healthcare sector, Lynn held culinary positions as a line cook and pastry cook at Glasshalfull restaurant and founded Kids' World Kitchen, a cooking class for children that emphasized practical cooking skills and teamwork. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Studio Arts, both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.