Alumni News

Janis Avery Named Woman of Influence

Janis Avery, MSW '84, has been named a Woman of Influence by the Puget Sound Business Journal. This award honors extraordinary women of our region who have made an impact on our community and economy and who have mentored other women. Since 1995, Avery has been executive director of Treehouse, whose six core programs - Tutoring, Educational Advocacy, Coaching-to-College, Little Wishes, Summer Camp, and the Wearhouuse - give foster children a real childhood as well as hope for the future.