Tatenda Perry is the State Foster Care Director for Access Family Services of North Carolina. Tatenda started her career as a therapist in the child welfare system, and over the last seven years, has worked in social services administration and leadership advocating for children and families involved in the child welfare system. As a leader, Tatenda is interested in developing generative social service systems through engaging in strategic planning, and developing procedures & quality improvement plans that enhance effectiveness of social service programs.