About
(She/Her/Hers) Born and raised in Seattle, I love my hometown and am deeply committed to leveraging my skills and expertise to uplift organizations and contribute to healthy, vibrant communities in our region and beyond. I have spent my 20+ year career working in the nonprofit and public sectors in the Puget Sound region, from direct service to policy and advocacy, program management, fund development, and communications. Having a broad range of experience has grounded me in the many aspects of organizational development and functioning, finding my passion and strengths in communications, planning, and fundraising.
As a listener and observer, someone who makes connections and brings calm to complex situations, I empower individuals and teams to identify goals and strategies providing the support they need to communicate effectively and focus on their critical work. I am a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a value for creativity and collaboration. I hold core to my values and approach to supporting community leaders and organizations, a strong commitment to racial equity and social justice. I have participated in many trainings on structural and institutional racism, engaged in organizational racial equity work and caucusing, and continue my work as a white woman to learn, listen, act and be accountable to Black, Indigenous, and people of color bringing this lens to my consulting practice.
Like so many of us, a couple of years ago, I felt like something was missing, and there was more for me to experience and give. I completed comprehensive training through the Co-Active Training Institute, a dynamic and engaging coaching model designed to unlock your potential by maximizing your personal and professional capabilities. I am excited to launch my coaching practice and bring my values of authenticity, connection, joy, balance, and meaning to support people on their journeys of self-discovery and fulfillment.
On a personal note, as a parent of two active kids, you will find me on most weekends cheering from the sidelines of Seattle’s many soccer fields, going on urban hiking adventures in Carkeek Park, immersing myself in a good book or enjoying my newfound hobby of baking, watching movies, or spending time with family and friends.
More About Me
Professional Experience
Grants & Communications Manager, Cedarmere Foundation
Communications & Development Director, School’s Out Washington
Making Connections School Success Consultant, Annie E. Casey Foundation
Legislative Aide, Washington State House of Representatives
Food Bank Manager, Jewish Family Services
Education
Fully trained coach through the Co-Active Training Institute, 2024
Masters of Social Work, University of Washington, 2004
Bachelors of Arts in Religion, Vassar College, 1999
Strengths & Highlights
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Goal setting and accountability supports.
Policy and legislative advocacy, and community outreach.
Fund development planning, grant writing, events management, donor stewardship.
Program management.
Grants administration and compliance oversight.
Supervisory skills with both teams and individuals.
Short and long-term planning.
Commitment to racial equity and social justice.
Core Values
Integrity
Honesty, “wholeness” of character, and a moral compass that does not waver.
Connection
Cultivating potential in others and breaking down silos that prevent shared knowledge. Embracing humanity and looking past labels.
Authenticity
Being genuine and real. Representing my true nature and beliefs.
Professionalism
Accountability, responsiveness, consistency, and centering the work and priorities of organizations I partner with and support.
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