Reshuffled: Stories of Hope and Resilience from Foster Care

About Linda PalmerTracy Gharbo

Tracy Gharbo grew up in Central Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Journalism. She has fond memories of her first writing experiences including as a staff reporter and photographer for the universitys student paper and as a student intern in the athletic department writing features for sports programs and press releases. She went on to make a career in advertising and marketing and is currently a marketing manager in the healthcare industry. Tracys interest in child advocacy stems from a difficult period in her early teens that left her feeling unheard and isolated. She works as a CASA to give children in crisis a voice and a reliable advocate for their needs. She has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Williamsburg Virginia since 2016 where she resides. Linda Palmer is a former public-school teacher and business owner. Trained in educational counseling at the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia she has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate since 2012. She values her experience in court mediation and enjoys writing childrens books. Linda resides in Williamsburg Virginia.