Emily currently serves as the Director of the Foster Care Adoption Consortium at Barker.  She moved to that position after leading our international adoption programs for several years.   Prior to her work with Barker, Emily worked as a School Social Worker, providing ongoing clinical counseling and case management, as a Child and Family Therapist, and as a Social Worker for children in the foster care system in New York. In addition to her clinical experience, Emily brings her Spanish speaking skills to the clinical team.

Virginia serves as the case manager for families completing their home studies as well as the super user for our online platform, MyAdoptionPortal. Virginia joined our team after completing a year of service with AmeriCorps, where she worked in the DC public school system. She has a passion for women's and children’s issues and enjoys putting her skills to work on behalf of the children and families we serve across our programs.

Senior Counsel for Reproductive Rights and Health, National Women's Law Center

Founder & Executive Coach, Peaceful Direction

Saara is the Director of Adoption Programs at Barker.  In this role, she oversees all adoption programs including our older child foster care adoption program - Project Wait No Longer (PWNL), International Adoptions and Infant Adoptions. Saara came to The Barker Adoption Foundation in 2018 with over eleven years of experience working with children and families. She spent the first years of her career working with children who were diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and assisting families of soldiers who had served overseas in the military.

Principal, Deloitte Consulting

Deputy Executive Director, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

CEO, Paloa Inc.

Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alex Altman Therapy Private Practice