Our staff collaborates for maximum impact and joy for adoptees.
Angela Tucker
Chief Executive Officer & Mentor
Angela (she/her) is a transracial adoptee, the author of “You Should Be Grateful”: Stories of Race, Identity and Transracial Adoption, the host of the podcast The Adoptee Next Door and the subject of the documentary CLOSURE. Angela lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband Bryan and their cat "Grandma Pearl." When she's not working to amplify adoptee voices, you can find her at the spa, on the basketball court or hostessing at Jazz Alley. She drinks a London Fog nearly every single day, and is currently debating the importance of kicking this sugary (but, oh-so-delicious) habit.
Juliet Rubin Ramirez, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Juliet (she/her) brings over a decade of experience driving strategy, operations, and financial stewardship across the public, political, and private sectors. With a career spanning Capitol Hill, national political campaigns, early-stage startups, and mission-driven organizations, Juliet has built a reputation for aligning big-picture vision with operational execution. She holds an MBA from Rice University, with a focus on entrepreneurship, and is the Founder of J.R. Consulting, a firm that advises nonprofits, small businesses, and startups on growth strategy, communications, and market alignment. When she’s not deep in spreadsheets or strategic planning sessions, Juliet can be found exploring the outdoors with her dog and her partner, Javier—usually in search of a good trail or an even better taco.
Bonni Goodwin, PhD, LCSW
Lead Researcher
Bonni Goodwin (she/her) is an Assistant Professor at the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Adoption and Family Well-Being at the University of Oklahoma. She also serves as the Statewide Coordinator of Adoption Preservation Services for Oklahoma Human Services. Dr. Goodwin’s research focuses on adoption, permanency, and mental health, and she provides training, consultation, and policy work at the state and national levels to improve services for adoptive families and adult adoptees.
View Bonni’s CV here.
Ruby Barnett
Mentor-In-Training
Information coming soon! Ruby will begin mentoring in April 2026.
Shelise Gieske
Mentor-In-Training
Information coming soon! Shelise will begin mentoring in April 2026.
Spring Hecht
Mentor Coach
Spring Hecht (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families. An adoptee herself, she specializes in adoption, trauma, grief and loss, and identity development, integrating lived experience with professional expertise. Spring previously served as Vice President of Social Services at a leading foster care and adoption agency and has held leadership roles with the Washington Adoption Reunion Movement, Vashon Island School Board, and Adoptee Mentoring Society. She holds advanced certifications in attachment and trauma therapy, TBRI, EMDR, and IFS, and is a sought-after presenter and trainer.
Jenny Nau
Mentor
Jenny (she/her) is a Seattle area educator with over a decade of experience as a secondary public school teacher, and is currently working in higher ed. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her partner, daughter, and their dog, Dyna. She is an avid gamer, and loves to crochet, write, and dance.
Jenny entered reunion with her biological family when she was 32-years-old and knows firsthand the solace that adoptee spaces can bring when navigating the joys and challenges of this phase of life. As a mentor, she seeks to provide supportive, validating spaces for adoptees to explore all of the complexity of adoption in community with one another. She believes that while there are many nuances to our unique stories, our collective experiences are a powerful tool to facilitate belonging, authenticity, and healing.
Jenée Hall
Administrative Assistant
Jenee Hall (she/her) brings over 20 years of experience in executive and operational support across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial environments. She specializes in building systems, managing complex projects, and translating leadership vision into clear, streamlined execution. Throughout her career, Jenee has supported CEOs, public figures, and growing organizations by strengthening internal operations. Known for her discretion, reliability, and proactive approach, she plays a key role in supporting leadership and advancing the mission of the Adoptee Mentoring Society. When she’s not working behind the scenes, Jenee can be found traveling internationally or engaging in cultural events in her hometown.