CONDITIONS - Key Persons


Aileen Balahadia

Job Titles:
  • Neighbor to Neighbor Consultant

Alesha Washington - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President
Alesha Washington is Seattle Foundation President and CEO On May 11, 2022, Alesha Washington began her tenure as President and CEO of the Seattle Foundation. She most recently served as the program director for Vibrant Neighborhoods and Inclusive Economy at The George Gund Foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. During her time at the Gund Foundation, Alesha led the collaborative efforts of the senior program team to strengthen democracy building and civic engagement strategies statewide. She also directed grantmaking strategies to bolster community revitalization, economic growth, and resident leadership. Prior to her role with the Gund Foundation, Alesha was the Vice President of Government Advocacy for the Greater Cleveland Partnership, one of the largest chambers of commerce in the country. In her role, she served as the lead advocate on local, state, and federal policy issues impacting the Northeast Ohio business community and economic development efforts. Alesha has also held senior government relations roles with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress and the Centers for Families and Children. Among her civic endeavors, Alesha served on the boards of the Cleveland Public Library and the Center for Community Solutions. She is currently a member of the Policy Advisory Committee for the W.E. Upjohn Institute and a member of the Brookings Metro Leadership Council. Alesha is a 2017 Crain's Cleveland Business "40 Under 40" honoree and 2015 American Marshall Fellow of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Alesha received her undergraduate degree from Oberlin College and her Masters of Nonprofit Management from Case Western Reserve University.

Alex Amitrano

Job Titles:
  • Senior IT Program Manager
Alex is responsible for Seattle Foundation's IT technology modernization program as well as establishing and maintaining data governance for the organization. Alex's philanthropic interests and passions include: Alex has spent more than 25 years managing and contributing to enterprise-level IT projects. He has served in such roles as program manager, project manager, data analyst, and […]

Alexis Thornton

Job Titles:
  • Associate, Gifts Administrator
Alexis supports all aspects of Seattle Foundation gifts administration, including enhancements to gift processing and tracking practices, to ensure effective engagement with Seattle Foundation supporters. Alexis brings to Seattle Foundation a rich history working in the nonprofit sector. She is a longtime Seattle resident with an extensive background in accounting and events production. A true […]

Alice Ito

Job Titles:
  • Strategic Partner
Alice serves as strategic partner to the President & CEO and champions racial equity, social justice, and inclusion, including how they inform Seattle Foundation's strategy, operations, and board governance. She also advises and supports Seattle Foundation's evolving work to reimagine community philanthropy through a racial equity, anti-racism, and justice lens both locally and nationally. Personal […]

Allison Matsumoto - CCO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Communications

Amy Banovich

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Trustee
  • Managing Partner of KPMG 's Seattle
  • Office Managing Partner, KPMG Seattle
Amy Banovich is the Managing Partner of KPMG's Seattle office. She is responsible for leading KPMG's market strategy, managing and inspiring more than 500 team members, delivering outstanding client care, and driving the core values of the firm. Banovich previously served as an audit partner and led KPMG's healthcare practice in Seattle. She has more than 25 years of professional experience focused on the healthcare, health insurance, and nonprofit industries. Banovich currently serves on Seattle Foundation's audit committee. She is passionate about initiatives that advance women in the workplace. Her leadership roles as lead partner for KPMG's Network of Women and their National Women's Advisory Board point to her long-standing commitment to gender equality. In her free time, Banovich enjoys volunteering in her local community and currently serves on the executive committee of the Seattle Sports Commission board, the Board of the Junior Achievement of Washington, as well as the audit committee of the Seattle Art Museum.

Amy K. Carter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governance Committee
  • Trustee
  • Director of Community Engagement, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Is Director of Community Engagement at the Gates Foundation
Amy Carter is Director of Community Engagement at the Gates Foundation Amy is the Director of Community Engagement at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she and her team support organizations in the Seattle region aligned with the priorities and interests of the Gates family and Foundation, striving to ensure the Gates Foundation shows up as a "good neighbor" in its hometown. Amy's work at the Gates Foundation also includes management of the personal giving of the Gates family. During her 22 years at the Gates Foundation, she also worked in the Global Health Program and as Special Program Officer to the CEO. Amy earned a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University and a B.A. in International Relations from Mount Holyoke College. Earlier in her career, Amy worked at the Echoing Green Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation. Board service roles include: Seattle Girls' School, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, and New Futures (now Southwest Youth & Family Services). Outside of work, Amy enjoys time with her two high school age kiddos and husband, ideally on PNW trails or in the San Juan Islands, and cooking (and eating) Indian cuisine.

Ana Henderson

Job Titles:
  • Development Associate
  • Project Manager and Coordinator for Seattle Foundation
Ana serves as a project manager and coordinator for Seattle Foundation's fundraising efforts and supports the Chief Engagement Officer and Managing Directors with correspondence and record management processes. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Ana comes to the Seattle Foundation following her completion of a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington's Evans School of […]

Bill Zook

Job Titles:
  • Independent Consultant for Seattle Foundation
  • Senior Advisor, Gift Planning
Bill serves as an independent consultant for Seattle Foundation, working closely with philanthropists to provide personalized planned giving options. Personal philanthropic interestsand passions: Bill has worked with Seattle Foundation for more than two decades to help philanthropists and their advisors identify, assess and implement charitable gifts. With a background as an estate planning lawyer, he brings […]

Brent Ponton-Welty

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Gifts and Grants Administration
Brent provides leadership in the Finance Team to oversee the accurate and timely distribution of grants, the heart of our mission to ignite powerful, rewarding philanthropy. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Brent has spent all but three years of his professional life working in the nonprofit sector. For more than a decade he's devoted his skills […]

Brittany LaBossier Shamsher

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager, Scholarships & Contracts

Cailin Bell

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Controller
Cailin leads the Accounting team and manages its daily operations and close procedures. She's responsible for financial reporting, accuracy of the general ledger, and assisting with audit and tax preparation for Seattle Foundation and its Supporting Organizations. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Cailin joined Seattle Foundation with 20+ years of experience in finance, accounting and operations […]

Carmen Loh

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Member
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Community Programs Committee

Cedric Davis

Job Titles:
  • Advisor at Seattle Foundation
  • Senior Philanthropic Advisor
Cedric works as a trusted partner to help philanthropists build relationships and bridge their passions with critical community needs. From families to nonprofits to businesses, Cedric works with a wide variety of philanthropists to ensure they receive a personal approach to their community impact. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Since 2018, Cedric has been a trusted […]

Cherlyn Cloy

Job Titles:
  • Advisor, Gift Planning

Cindy Sharek

Job Titles:
  • Director of Gift Planning
Cindy works with philanthropists and their advisors to provide effective philanthropic strategies that are impactful and align with Seattle Foundation's commitment to racial equity. Personal philanthropic interests and passions Cindy has nearly 30 years of nonprofit experience in King County. Most recently Cindy served as Interim Executive Director of the King County Library System Foundation […]

Colleen Echohawk

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Chair
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Trustee
  • CEO, Eighth Generation
Colleen Echohawk is a born organizer, change-maker, and leader with over twenty years' experience championing Seattle's Native and at-risk populations. Her experiences as an Indigenous woman, small business owner, community organizer, and executive leader inform her efforts in building a community of justice and reconciliation. An enrolled member of the Kithehaki Band of the Pawnee […]

Dan Regis

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

Debbie Decaney

Job Titles:
  • Accounts Payable Specialist

Debra Somberg

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee
  • Trustee
  • Founder, NewView
Debra Somberg has focused her 25-year career working with growth companies seeking to transform their marketplace. She is the managing partner of Sovern Group, bringing personalized solutions for health and wellness through technological innovations. Previously, she spent nearly a decade co-managing Maveron LLC, a venture capital firm focused on the intersection of technology and consumers. Somberg currently serves on the board of directors of BECU and Port Blakely Companies and continues her work on the board of KIPP LA Schools, a nonprofit organization operating 13 public charter schools in under-resourced communities in Los Angeles. A resident of Seattle, Somberg has a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School and earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University.

Diana White

Job Titles:
  • Community Leader
  • Member of the Engagement Committee
  • Trustee
  • Community Leader With an Emphasis in Education
  • Member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe
Diana is a community leader with an emphasis in Education, Equity and Social Justice. Diana is a community leader serving in a variety of roles with an emphasis in Education, Equity and Social Justice. As an enrolled member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe, Diana is passionate about policy and issues affecting the Native American community and is working to bring Coast Salish art, food and culture to South Snohomish County. As a member of the Blue Heron Canoe Family, Diana is involved in education and advocacy for youth involvement in Tribal Canoe Journey in the Puget Sound region. Before her active volunteer and family life, Diana was a commercial insurance underwriter earning a C.P.C.U. designation. She left the corporate world to raise her 4 amazing children. Diana and husband Steve live in Edmonds and enjoy being outdoor enthusiasts and entertaining friends and family. Diana received her Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Washington State University.

Donna Moodie

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers Team
  • Trustee
  • Vice Chair of the Executive Committee
  • Vice Chair of the Governance Committee
  • Chief Impact Officer / EcoDistrict Executive Director Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Board Vice Chair
  • Executive Director of the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict at Community Roots
Born in Jamaica, raised in Chicago, and now a resident of Seattle for over 20 years, Donna Moodie is well acquainted with the interconnectedness of social justice, community building, and neighborhood activism. Her passion for service and bringing communities together presents itself in both her work with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Marjorie Restaurant. Moodie opened Marjorie in 2003, naming it after her mother as a tribute to her love for entertaining and cooking. Moodie divides her time between running the restaurant and being the Executive Director of the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict housed at the ULMS, which works to improve sustainability and environmental health in Center City neighborhoods. "(Marjorie) has created a gathering of community. I feel like I've been able to use that as a platform to share a lot of ideas I have about food, social justice and the quality of food." Marjorie is Moodie's third restaurant. Her first, Marco's Supper club in Belltown, she opened in 1993 with her previous partner using their life savings. In 1997, the couple then opened Lush Life in Belltown, which Moodie transformed into Marjorie in 2003 after they split up. Moodie became executive director of the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict at Community Roots in January 2020, expanding her role to the Executive Vice President of Community Roots Housing, with a focus on Community Development. The Capitol Hill EcoDistrict is a passion fueled program, focused on building environmental resilience through a lens of social justice and racial equity. The EcoDistrict was recently relocated to ULMS, where it will continue to focus on supporting Lowell Elementary, public life planning through street activations, economic empowerment, community advocacy and environmental resilience, sustainability and social justice. Moodie serves on Arte Noir's Board, the Grist Board, the Seattle Foundation Board and the Chamber Board. She participates in the Central Area and Capitol Hill Land Use Review Committees, has served on several Mayoral commissions and task forces, and the Seattle Center Advisory Commission. She was a founding board member of the Capitol Hill Housing Foundation, chaired the Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas Board. As a consultant, Moodie has advised food business startups and architects on diversity and inclusion and continues to advocate for the support and success of small businesses. Moodie was also a panelist for Sentinel Event Review, appointed by the Office of the Inspector General to conduct a thorough analysis of police and crowd behavior during the protest events of 2020, in hopes to reform a system to inform better outcomes. Donna enjoys food and wine, dinner parties, the arts, paddleboarding and travel.

Dr. Benjamin Danielson

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Member
  • Trustee
  • Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington
  • Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington
Dr. Danielson is a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington, where he received his medical degree in 1992, after completing undergraduate studies at Harvard University. He completed his pediatric residency at Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Benjamin Danielson was the Senior Medical Director for the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (OBCC) until late 2020. He worked there for over 20 years, combining patient care, clinic leadership and community advocacy. In early life he was rescued from the foster care system by a single mom who instilled in him and his sisters the value of education and community service. Dr. Danielson also serves on various boards of health related organizations, philanthropic organizations, and community groups dedicated to health issues. He chairs the Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities, co-chaired the Governor's Task Force on creating an Office of Equity, chairs the Group Health Foundation Board, is a board member on King County's Children and Youth Advisory Board, and has been on King County's Board of Health. Dr Danielson was a member of the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange in the first several years from its inception. He is on a number of organizational boards including: the University of Washington Foundation, Amara Adoption and Foster Care Services, and the Center for Children and Youth Justice. He has provided many addresses in numerous venues including the University of Washington's Commencement Address in 2018. The unifying thread in Dr. Danielson's activities relates to promoting well-being and dignity, especially for communities who have been pushed aside. He has found opportunities within and outside of systems to advocate in partnership with groups and individuals who are dedicated and passionate about creating a better world. He realizes he is the least useful member of the circles he joins and he is inspired - every day - by the children, families, communities and organizations with whom he interacts.

Dr. Ed Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Executive Committee
  • Chairman of the Governance Committee
  • Member of the Officers Team
  • Trustee
  • Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, University of Washington, Board Chair
Dr. Edward Taylor is vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington where he oversees educational opportunities that deepen and enrich the undergraduate experience. Taylor is a professor in the UW's College of Education and he has co-authored several publications including the book Transformative Conversations: A Guide to Mentoring Communities Among Colleagues in […]

Ed Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Executive Committee
  • Chairman of the Governance Committee
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Finance Committee
  • Trustee
  • Managing Partner for the Deloitte Seattle
  • Previous Board Chair
Ed Thomas is Managing Partner for the Deloitte Seattle office and serves as Lead Client Service Partner for a number of large corporations and enterprises. He also leads Deloitte's Strategic Client Program in Seattle. In addition, Thomas is Dean of Deloitte's senior leadership program, "the Art of the Story." As part of his 30 years […]

Gary Kaplan - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Glory Visario

Job Titles:
  • Philanthropic Advisor

Greg Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

Guillermo Andalon

Job Titles:
  • Investment Team Lead
Guillermo is responsible for supporting Seattle Foundation's investment and funds accounting. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Guillermo has spent the last four years working in finance and accounting roles within the Financial Services sector and State Government. Prior to joining Seattle Foundation he served as a Fund Accountant at Broadridge Financial Solutions. He holds a Bachelor […]

Hana Rubin

Job Titles:
  • Director of Philanthropic Strategies
Hana ensures the productivity and efficiency of the Philanthropic Services team while working across departments to improve cross-team collaboration and communication. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Hana joined the Philanthropic Services team after gaining deep institutional knowledge with the Marketing and Communications department. She was previously with Global Partnerships in Seattle and the International Tropical Timber […]

Ingrid Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor, Gift Planning
Ingrid partners with philanthropists and their advisors to provide personalized lifetime and planned giving options that are meaningful and impactful. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Ingrid is a member of the Engagement team with over 17 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Most recently she served as an Associate Director for Health Systems Philanthropy at […]

Iryna Murray

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Budget and Costing
Iryna manages Seattle Foundation's investments and funds accounting. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Iryna is originally from Ukraine. She has over a decade of experience in accounting and finance roles in corporate and public accounting in the U.S., Singapore and Ukraine. Iryna holds bachelor's and master's degrees in economics and accounting from Kremenchuk State Polytechnic University […]

James McCall

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator
James is responsible for Seattle Foundation's day-to-day office operations as well as providing excellent customer service at reception. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions James came to the Foundation after 14 years with Bank of America in several departments including Human Resources and Recruiting, Private Wealth, Call Center and Banking Centers. In his spare time, he volunteers […]

Jan Harman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Systems Analyst
Jan oversees database applications and provides technology support to ensure systems and staff have the tools needed to support philanthropists and the community. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Prior to SeaFdn, Jan worked with nonprofits providing database support for annual funds and capital campaigns. She also spent seven years with AT&T Wireless in information technology, working […]

Janet Levinger

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Engagement Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Trustee
  • Social Impact Leader
Janet Levinger is a Social Impact Leader in the Seattle area. Her vision is to create opportunity through engagement, advocacy, and philanthropy. Her focus areas include education and reproductive rights. She believes strongly in speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves: children don't vote; someone has to speak for the children. Janet was […]

Jason Jystad

Job Titles:
  • Director, IT Operations

Jason Malinowski

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

Jeff Nitta

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

John Fagan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Staff Accountant
As a member of the Finance Team, John ensures that all accounting transactions are reported in an accurate and timely manner. His responsibilities include month-end closing, preparing financial statements, general ledger analysis, account reconciliations, payroll and benefits accounting, and audit and tax support. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Prior to joining Seattle Foundation, John was a […]

Joseph Boateng

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Investment Committee

Juan Pablo Liendo

Job Titles:
  • Associate Grants Administrator
Juan Pablo excels in processing grant requests, conducting due diligence, coordinating team communications, and maintaining meticulous financial records to support our mission of impactful philanthropy. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Hailing from Venezuela and seasoned by diverse experiences in Germany, China, the East Coast, and the West Coast, Juan Pablo brings a unique international perspective to […]

June Liu

Job Titles:
  • Philanthropic Advisor

Karla Horwitz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Trustee
  • Founder Managing Director, Independent Corporate Director
  • Independent Corporate Director, Board
Karla Horwitz is an Independent Corporate Director, Board Advisor, and Investment banker.Currently, she is the Founder and Managing director of both The Horwitz Group, LLC, a CFOadvisory and transaction readiness firm and WMP Capital, LLC., an investment banking firmwith Offices in Seattle, WA and Toronto, CN. She currently is an independent Director forColor Creative, a […]

Katie Draude

Job Titles:
  • Senior Operations Manager
Katie guides the development and implementation of efficient processes within the Community Programs team to maximize the team's efforts toward racial and economic equity. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Katie comes to Seattle Foundation with experience working for nonprofits and government agencies in the environmental field. Most recently, Katie served as a program manager for NatureBridge, […]

Kelley Hall

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Finance Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Member of the Officers Team
  • Trustee
  • Chief Financial Officer for REI, Board Treasurer
Kelley Hall is Chief Financial Officer at REI. Prior to REI, she served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer for Nordstrom, Inc. Kelley also spent nine years at NIKE, Inc. and held various senior finance leadership positions, including as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for NIKE, Inc.'s Enterprise Operations. Prior to […]

Kendall Hill

Kendall focuses on increasing philanthropic impact and engagement by designing and implementing digital marketing strategies and content, managing the marketing software platforms, and monitoring and reporting on analytics. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Kendall is a seasoned digital marketing professional with seven years of experience, specializing in the nonprofit sector and working closely with a thriving […]

Kory Jackson

Job Titles:
  • IT Support Technician
Kory is responsible for providing technical hardware and software support across the company. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Kory comes to us with over three years of experience providing technical support. He is CompTIA A+ certified, an EC-Council Certified Hacker, and has an Associates of Technical Arts in Cyber Defense and Digital Forensics from Edmonds College. […]

Larry Buycks - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Larry is a former Active-Duty United States Air Force Officer, Advisory Board member for Tagboard, Inc., and licensed foster parent in Washington State. He holds a B.A. in Marketing from Alabama State University, an MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and is a graduate of the Air Force's highly selective Education with Industry corporate immersion program. He enjoys traveling with his family of six and doing just about anything that is physical and outside.

Leslie Wallace

Job Titles:
  • Data and Operations Specialist
Leslie supports the Philanthropic Services team to ensure philanthropists can achieve their desired community impact. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Leslie Wallace is a life-long Seattleite that has dedicated her career to the nonprofit sector, supporting social justice causes such as housing security and women's rights. With over 17 years of experience in fundraising operations and […]

Mari Tamiyasu

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers Team
  • Director, Strategic Initiatives and Board Secretary

Marissa Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Community Learning Officer
Marissa leads learning and evaluation efforts, ensuring Community Programs' strategy and decision making is grounded in community perspective, research, and continuous improvement to better support advancing racial and economic equity in Greater Seattle. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Marissa comes to Seattle Foundation with a wealth of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors and a […]

Mary Rennekamp

Job Titles:
  • Chief Philanthropy Officer

Michael Brown

Job Titles:
  • Executive - in - Residence for Community Partnerships
Michael leads SeaFdn's Civic Commons, providing vision and leadership to a collaborative effort to design a new regional civic infrastructure to unite more community voices in decision-making. This undertaking builds on the Foundation's longstanding work to advance racial and economic equity by increasing the voice and power of communities. It aims to craft collective solutions […]

Michael Stark

Job Titles:
  • Institutional Funds Advisor
Michael partners with nonprofit organizations and donors to achieve their philanthropic goals through endowments, supporting organizations, and fiscal sponsorships. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Michael brings years of high-level professional service experience and over 2 years of leading a dynamic and successful community foundation to his work here at Seattle Foundation. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business […]

Michele Frix - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • Board Member of Splash
Michele is a board member of Splash (an international nonprofit committed to providing clean water for kids across Asia and Africa), as well as the Henry M. Jackson Foundation and Seattle International Foundation. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington's Jackson School of International Studies, with a minor in Human Rights. In 2015, Michele was named an American Express NGen Fellow, and a member of the inaugural class of Henry M. Jackson Leadership Fellows. In 2017, she represented Seattle in the Young American Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. Michele is also a Security Fellow at the Truman National Security Project. Michele champions organizational excellence, cross-team collaboration and guides Seattle Foundation's strategic planning across the team, Board and community. As a member of the Leadership Team, she advises the CEO on key strategies and partnerships to scale impact and achieve our goals. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Michele has a deep history at the foundation, previously working […]

Michelle Goldberg

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

Molly Judge

Job Titles:
  • Director of Philanthropic Advising

Patrick Martinell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

Rebecca Chan

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Operations and Impact

Robin Devlin Lien

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Engagement Committee
  • Member of the Governance Committee
  • Trustee
  • Industry Expertise: Tech / Retail & CPG / Travel & Hospitality

Sally Gillis

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Strategy and Partnerships
As a leader in Community Programs, Sally pursues greater racial equity and economic opportunity through her oversight of key Seattle Foundation partnerships and grant programs that advance our Blueprint for Impact. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions With over ten years in the social sector, Sally brings a strong commitment to partnerships and social justice to the […]

Sean Goode

Job Titles:
  • Chief Impact and Learning Officer

Shannon Foran

Job Titles:
  • Philanthropic Services Associate
Shannon advises individuals and families and provides customer support to a portfolio of donor funds. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Shannon comes to the Seattle Foundation with over 10 years of experience in various fields from the tech industry to education, and now she is excited to help her donors with their philanthropy goals. Shannon earned […]

Sheng-Sheng Foo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

Sophia Lopez

Job Titles:
  • Operations Lead, Community Programs
Sophia supports the operations of the Community Programs team by managing grant application systems and elevating data integrity through reporting efforts. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Prior to joining the Seattle Foundation, Sophia supported King County's Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) as the Operations Manager at African Community Housing & Development, a community-based organization […]

Steve Andryszewski - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • Managing Director
Steve oversees investments management, finance, gifts and grants administration, and fund management for the organization and executes organizational strategies focusing on systems change and continuous improvement. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Steve brings over 20 years' experience in the nonprofit and government sectors working in the areas of housing, homelessness, behavioral health, seniors, and veterans. Prior […]

Steve Hill

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

Taylor Hoang

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
  • Head of Community Affairs at Amazon
Taylor Hoang has over 20 + years of experience as a non-profit leader, community advocate, policy advisor, and business owner with a successful track record in stakeholder management, organizational and business development. Hoang currently leads Amazon Community Engagement in Seattle and serves as a key member of Amazon's Public Policy team leading community giving and […]

Taylor Sharp

Job Titles:
  • Philanthropic Advisor
Taylor advises families and individuals to bring together their philanthropic vision with opportunities and needs within the community. She serves as a trusted partner to philanthropists, ensuring that they receive the guidance and service they need to maximize their community impact. Taylor's philanthropic interests and passions include: Taylor comes to the Seattle Foundation with over […]

Trish Millines Dziko

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Member
  • Member of the Finance Committee
  • Trustee
  • Co - Founder, Technology Access Foundation ( TAF )
Trish Millines Dziko cofounded Technology Access Foundation (TAF) in 1996 after spending 17 years in the tech industry. Through Trish's leadership, TAF transitioned from out of school programs to become a statewide leader in public education, co-managing two public schools (TAF @ Saghalie in Federal Way and Washington Middle School in Seattle), partnering with public […]

Zandra Grissom

Job Titles:
  • Events Manager