Meet Our Team
Jennifer Williamson Forster
Executive Director
Jennifer Williamson Forster has been the Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation since 2007. She is committed to literacy, learning and her South Sound community. When not working Jennifer is volunteering, reading or doing something fun like skiing, cycling, or hiking with her family.
Jennifer's favorite children's book
My favorite children’s book is Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson because in this book as in life wonderful things can happen with a little work and a lot of imagination. I also LOVE the Book Thief!
Joy Bustanoby
Development Director
Joy Bustanoby comes to South Sound Reading Foundation with a dedication to serving her community through the support of young people. She has a background in music, writing, education, cultural studies and community organizing. When she is not working, Joy loves playing music, gardening, cooking, and exploring nature.
Joy's favorite children's book
My favorite children’s book is Miss Rumphius, because we all feel the calling to make the world a more beautiful place, and because flowers make everyone happy!
Caitlyn Edamer
Program Coordinator
Caitlyn joins South Sound Reading Foundation with experience in child education through paraeducator work, various childcare positions, and children's programming. She graduated from Northwest University with her Associates in Arts and is continugin to study for her Bachelors degree. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, reading, playing video games, and spending time outside in the beautiful PNW.
Caitlyn's favorite children's book
Her favorite children's book is "Aloha, Hawaii" by Martha Day Zschock because it features one of her favorite places to visit: Hawaii. She loves the fund adventures throughout the story and belief that life, like a good children's book, should be full of adventure.
Lynn Neeley
Operations Lead & Volunteer Coordinator
Lynn joins SSRF after a 38 year career in the high tech industry. She is passionate about Little Free Libraries, books in the hands of youth. She volunteers her time to youth leadership programs focused on community giving back. Lynn adds a strong background in processes needed for efficiency in organizational focus, project management and will add her skill to making SSRF successful in bringing the joy and promise of books and reading to South Sound children.
Lynn's favorite children's book
My favorite children’s book is “The Bronze Bow” – Elizabeth George Speare because in this book the bronze bow symbolizes “strength and safety” and that “love is stronger than hate”. Life lessons that still carry with me today.
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Molly Stambaugh
Program Coordinator
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Molly's favorite children's book
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