Cory Bryant, MSW, is the Contract Manager for the Adult Protective Services work with the Alliance.  Cory works collaboratively on contracts specific to forensic interviewing with the staff of Adult Protective Services as well as other projects, developing curriculum and facilitating training. 

After receiving her MSW at the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work, Cory began her career in social work working with foster youth in Texas and then with the child protection agency in Alaska, where she worked with children and families. Cory has experience developing and managing programs that work with victims of child maltreatment and sexual assault.  Cory is experienced in forensic interviewing and as a facilitator for those learning to do forensic interviews.  

In 2013, Cory was fortunate to attend the Teleos Coaching Development Program with the Teleos Leadership Institute. Cory has experience coaching professionals in various organizations. 

In 2014, Cory took her experience and transitioned into developing curriculum, facilitating training and coaching leaders for the Child Welfare Academy with the University of Alaska, Anchorage.  In 2021, Cory moved to Washington to be close to family and began working with the Alliance.

Cory is passionate about the forensic interviewing field. She enjoys supporting others in their skill development with the goal of safety for all.  Cory strives to serve others both in her professional and personal lives, focusing on being person-centered and human in all of her interactions.