Elizabeth Bokan, Acting Director/Deputy Director
Elizabeth Bokan is a licensed attorney with experience representing Children’s Administration through the Attorney General’s Office. In that position she litigated dependencies, terminations, and day care and foster licensing cases. Previously, Ms. Bokan represented children in At Risk Youth, Child In Need of Services, and Truancy petitions in King County. Prior to law school she worked at Youthcare Shelter, as a youth counselor supporting young people experiencing homelessness. Ms. Bokan is a graduate of Barnard College and the University of Washington School of Law.
Cristina Limpens, Ombuds
Cristina Limpens is a social worker with extensive experience in public child welfare in Washington State. Prior to joining OFCO, Ms. Limpens spent approximately six years as a quality assurance program manager for Children's Administration working to improve social work practice and promote accountability and outcomes for children and families. Prior to this work, Ms. Limpens spent more than six years as a caseworker working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. Ms. Limpens earned her MSW from the University of Washington. She joined OFCO in June 2012.
Deborah Lurie, Ombuds
Deborah Lurie is a licensed attorney with experience representing parents and youth with the King County Department of Public Defense. In that position, she represented clients in Dependencies, Terminations, Involuntary Commitments, At Risk Youth, Child in Need of Services, Truancy and Juvenile Offender cases, as well as adult misdemeanor and felony proceedings. Ms. Lurie graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and earned her J.D. at American University Washington College of Law.
Mary Moskowitz, Ombuds
Mary Moskowitz is a licensed attorney with experience representing parents in dependency and termination of parental rights. Prior to joining OFCO, Ms. Moskowitz was a dependency attorney in Yakima County and then in Snohomish County. She has also represented children in At Risk Youth and Truancy proceedings; and has been an attorney guardian ad litem for dependent children. Ms. Moskowitz graduated from Grand Canyon University and received her J.D. from Regent University.
Sherry Saeteurn, Database Administrator/Special Projects
Sherry Saeteurn joined OFCO in July 2019. Prior to joining OFCO, Ms. Saeteurn was a private investigator and compliance manager for a legal service technology corporation. Ms. Saeteurn’s experience also includes assisting inmates with GED preparation at King County Correctional Facility and coordinating activities for women experiencing homelessness at the YWCA emergency housing shelter. Ms. Saeteurn is a graduate of the University of Washington.
Ann Chae, Juvenile Rehabilitation Ombuds
Ann Chae is a LSWAIC with extensive experience in community social welfare within Washington State. Prior to joining OFCO, Ms. Chae served as an investigator with DSHS, where she investigated allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving vulnerable adults. She also previously worked as a tribal social worker with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and as a social service specialist with DCYF where she supported families involved in Child Protective Services and Child and Family Welfare Services. Ms. Chae began her career in the non-profit sector working with unhoused youth. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington.
Kayla Elladae, Juvenile Rehabilitation Ombuds
Kayla Elladae serves as an Ombuds for Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities. Prior to joining OFCO, she worked as an Ombuds for the Special Commitment Center, addressing concerns related to individuals in civil commitment. She also has experience as a program evaluator at the Kaiser Permanente Health Research Institute, where she focused on evaluating health programs and services. She holds a Master of Public Health from Columbia University.