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Lynn Bius ScottState Executive Director
Lynn Bius Scott is the State Executive Director for the Alabama Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, Inc. (ANCAC). Previously, she was a Quality Assurance Manager for an IT Company and the Executive Administrator for an Accounting Firm. In returning to her first love of serving children and families, her clients and peers know her as someone who builds relationships, finds solutions and collaborates to strengthen community partnerships.
Lynn brings nearly 25 years of experience in business and education administration, teaching, management, direct sales and marketing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University.
Committed to community service, she actively serves on the Children’s Justice Task Force, Alabama Human Trafficking Taskforce, State Quality Assurance Board, Court Improvement Program, Alabama Child Death Review Board and the Child Welfare Collaboration Initiative. She attends Prattmont Baptist Church and serves on the board of directors for Leadership Montgomery.
In her spare time, Lynn enjoys running, cooking and traveling with her husband and three boys. She is an avid reader and loves the art of storytelling.
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Maribeth Parker BowmanDirector of Program Services
Maribeth Parker Bowman, LICSW-S is the Director of Program Services for the Alabama Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers. Previously, Maribeth served as the Program Director/Forensic Interview Specialist for Owens House, the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center.
As a Program Director/Forensic Interview Specialist, Maribeth spearheaded the Forensic Interviewing, Family Advocacy, and Multidisciplinary Team programs, where she implemented successful initiatives to increase services to victims of child abuse and their families. Additionally, as a Forensic Interviewer, Maribeth conducted over 2000 forensic interviews for local, state, and federal level agencies. Maribeth also provided expert court testimony and professional consultation regarding, the dynamics of child abuse, child development, and MDT investigations.
As result of her innovative efforts, Maribeth has had the opportunity to present on local, national, and international levels regarding MDT coordination and training. Maribeth currently facilitates the 18th Circuit Death Review Team, and she serves on the Governor appointed Alabama State Child Death Review Team, the Northern District of Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force, and the Alabama Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance.
Maribeth is also an Adjunct Instructor for The University of Alabama School of Social Work, instructing students on human behavior and the social environment. In her spare time, Maribeth enjoys reading, hiking, and relaxing by the lake.
