Staff & Board

Our staff has a strong commitment to serving the many constituents of our organization. First and foremost, they focus their energies on those who take advantage of our programs and services.

Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised directly affect those in need.

STAFF

BRANCH EXECUTIVE
Susannah Peterson

ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Estrada Colon

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Christopher Dunford

ASSISTANT MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Lyssa Tui

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Ara Camera

FAMILY PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Sarah Wallace

HEALTHY LIVING DIRECTOR
Trista Helvey

BOARD MEMBERS

Alexander Sandoval

Andrea H. Reay
CEO, Seattle Southside Chamber

Angelica Alvarez
Puget Sound Educational District Services

Bob Bourgette
Athletics Director, Kennedy Catholic High School

Carolyn Thomas
Boeing, Retired

Damaris Pearson
College & Career Counselor, Seattle Public Schools

Dave Hawthorne
Hawthorne & Company, CPA

Fred Swanson
Executive Director, Gay City Health Project

Jesse Todhunter, Vice Chair
Swedish Hospital System

Muddasir Mirza
Sales Manager, Ryder

Paul Cook, Board Development Committee Chair
Army Corp of Engineers, Retired

Toni Freeberg
Alaska Airlines