People & Partners

When did you start working with Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF)?

2025

Briefly describe what you do in your role with GTCF

As a member of GTCF's Investment Committee I help oversee management of the GTCF endowment and other pools of investment capital.

What other jobs or positions have you held?

I joined Merriman Wealth Management in August 2020 and was promoted to Wealth Advisor in August 2022. Merriman Wealth Management merged with Focus Partners Wealth in February 2025. I serve as the primary financial planner for families, providing guidance as it relates investments, tax planning, insurance, estate planning, and charitable giving. Prior to my role at Merriman/Focus Partners Wealth, I worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors serving as a primary point of contact for many of Dimensional’s largest, most complex financial institution clients.

Outside of GTCF, what enjoyable activity do you engage in? What brings you joy?

When I'm away from the office I'm often hiking, going for walks, and enjoying a good cup of coffee with my husband and our two young children. We also have three rescue cats, who are absolutely spoiled and provide endless hours of entertainment.