UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Key Persons
Bill has led domestic and international marketing for several major brands, including Clarisonic and Sonicare. He played a key role in the successful launch of over 30 new products, including market-leaders from LifeScan (Johnson & Johnson), Braun, and Oral-B. Bill currently teaches Global Business Strategy and Marketing at the University of Washington. He earned his B.S. at West Virginia Wesleyan College and his MBA at the University of Pittsburgh.
The late David Giuliani was best known as the co-inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush and the Clarisonic skin care system, and as co-founder and CEO of both companies. David was a featured speaker at the White House Conference on Corporate Responsibility, was honored as the "United States Small Business Person of the Year" by President Clinton, and was selected as the "National Entrepreneur of the Year for Manufacturing" by Ernst & Young.
But his recent achievements may have been his most lasting and impactful. Over the last 10 years, David turned his attention to solving the problem of climate change. He worked hard to bring together expertise from all perspectives, regardless of political orientation, to identify, quantify, and address key issues. As an entrepreneur he always looked for "win-win" solutions to address climate change and improve economic and societal health.
Through Clean & Prosperous Washington, David helped pass Washington state's historic Climate Commitment Act. That legislation is widely recognized as the "gold standard" of state climate policy.
Please help us keep his memory and legacy alive by learning more here and matching his generous gift to the organization he founded.
Job Titles:
- Operations
- Principal at Turbine Agency
Dominic is a principal at Turbine Agency, a Customer Experience Design firm based in Seattle. As a communications strategist with over 15 years of experience, he has built successful programs for national and international companies, non-profits, election campaigns, and startups.
Job Titles:
- Research
- Team 's Research and Development Scientist
Kevin is the team's Research and Development Scientist, leading decarbonization and climate policy analysis including the Building Back Better: Investing in a Resilient Recovery for Washington State report. Kevin spent two years as a staff scientist in climate and energy topics at Stockholm Environment Institute-U.S, publishing on carbon infrastructure lock-in, natural gas as a bridge fuel, fossil fuel supply-side (extraction) strategies, and global urban greenhouse gas emissions modelling. He holds a M.Sc in Oceanography from the University of Washington.
Job Titles:
- Founder and CEO of the Keller Group
- Strategic Communications
Lee is the Founder and CEO of the Keller Group, a crisis management and Strategic Communications Firm. Lee has 30+ years of experience as a leader in strategic communications, public relations and crisis management in the corporate, government and nonprofit worlds. She served as a close advisor to Paul Allen and the Seahawks where she managed external affairs thru Allen's purchase of the team and construction of Seattle's new football stadium. She served on Capitol Hill as press secretary to two United States Senators and directed communications for both the National Wildlife Federation in D.C. as well as Weyerhaeuser. Through her own firm, The Keller Group, Lee now advises CEOs, leading businesses and organizations in a number of areas including media relations, community outreach, public affairs and crisis communications. Her alma mater is the University of Washington where she majored in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science and is a regular guest lecturer.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Executive Director for Clean & Prosperous Washington
Michael serves as the Executive Director for Clean & Prosperous Washington. His firm, Cyan Strategies, specializes in government affairs and business development for companies reducing carbon emissions through their business activities. Michael previously served as the Director of the City of Seattle's Office of Sustainability and Environment and as the District Director for then Congressman Jay Inslee, the current Governor of Washington.