District Director
Lutheran Community Services
Kenenwick, Washington
Sharon Gentry serves as the District Director of Lutheran Community Services in the Tri-Cities region of Washington State. With over 20 years of dedicated service, Sharon oversees the agency's operations, focusing on community-based services for system-involved youth aged 5-21 and their families. Under her leadership, Lutheran Community Services has pioneered innovative initiatives, including family and youth support programs, direct youth support, and a short-term crisis stabilization team, while establishing a sustainable system of care. Through effective cross-systems collaboration, Sharon has elevated LCS to become a standout wraparound program in Washington State.
Driven by a passion for empowering families, Sharon advocates for flexible programs that embrace change and responsible risk-taking to better meet their needs. She excels in cultivating a skilled workforce capable of facilitating high-functioning, outcomes-driven child and family teams.
Sharon is recognized as a wraparound expert, sought after for her expertise in training, coaching, and consulting. She is a frequent presenter at industry conferences and has played a role in preparing for Washington's statewide system of care implementation. In her leisure time, Sharon enjoys spending quality moments with her husband, Ben, and their two children.
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