People & Partners

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

August 2023

Briefly describe what you do in your role with GTCF

As a member of GTCF's Board of Directors, my colleagues and I provide governance and oversight for the organization. Prior to joining the Board, I began volunteering with GTCF back in 2011 as a member of the Youth Philanthropy Board.

What is the most exciting part of your role with GTCF?

I am a proud, lifelong Parklander. I am excited to help realize GTCF's mission to serve all of Pierce County by advocating for Parkland and other unincorporated communities in the County.

What other jobs or positions have you held?

I’ve led a career exclusively in the nonprofit sector (including a stint at GTCF as a grants liaison), currently serving as executive director of the LeMay Family Foundation in Parkland, WA. Prior to joining LeMay, I served as the founding executive director of Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway and held positions at the Raikes Foundation and Degrees of Change. Currently, I serve on the boards of the Pierce County Library System, Degrees of Change, and GTCF. Previously I served as an elected board member and president of the Franklin Pierce School District, and on the boards of Sound Outreach, The Grand Cinema, Amara, Pierce County Library Foundation, the Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Land Use Advisory Commission, and Pierce County Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board.

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

If I’m not out in Parkland, you can probably find me catching a movie at the Grand Cinema, rooting for the Sacramento Kings, or spending quality time with my friends and family.

What is the most inspiring book that you have read and why?

I recently wrapped up Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. Although published in 1985, many of his observations regarding popular media's impact on critical thinking hold up today.