Erin is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing. Erin’s work is motivated by the knowledge that all too often our health and social care systems do not safely, efficiently, equitably, or effectively meet the needs of individuals or their family members/caregivers. Currently, the majority of Erin’s research focuses on
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Caleb Stephens
Caleb Stephens is a community development professional and has dedicated his career to community service. Currently he is working on the Affordable Housing Finance team with KeyBank and is based in Seattle. Previously with Key he worked as their Corporate Responsibility Officer for the Northwest. Beyond these positions with KeyBank, he worked at Washington Federal
Read MoreRennie Elliott
Rennie leads a portfolio of surplus transit property and develops strategies for partnering with the development community to realize equitable transit-oriented development in opportunity-rich locations. Originally from Joshua Tree, CA, Rennie grew up in rural low-income housing and decided to pursue a career in affordable housing after taking a tour of affordable housing and observing
Read MoreWesley Frugé
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Wesley is the Managing Director at Tony-award winning Intiman Theatre. He is a nonprofit leader and art maker who specializes in team management, event creation, marketing, fundraising, and community organizing. He has founded brands including Forward Flux Productions and BeautyBoiz Queer Collective, for which he served as Executive Director for seven years, and has produced
Read MoreCarolina Rocha
Carolina Rocha serves as the Operations Manager, overseeing crucial aspects of strategic planning, policy development, and organizational governance. Her leadership extends to spearheading policy development and maintenance efforts, managing records, and ensuring compliance with document retention policies. With an MBA in Strategic Management and International Trade & Logistics followed by her bachelor’s degree in business,
Read MoreAnn Melone
With a career spanning nearly two decades at U.S. Bancorp, Ann has made significant contributions in various roles. As Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer since 2014, she played a key role in originating substantial low-income housing tax credit investments, fostering trusted relationships with clients and partners, and navigating complex transactions, resulting in an impressive
Read MoreAnthony Tuong
Anthony Tuong serves as Controller at Community Root Housing, drawing upon his extensive experience in third-party real estate operations and housing authorities. With an accounting degree from Washington State University and a CPA license, Anthony excels in financial reporting, budgeting, and external communication. His passion for real estate and analytics fuels his commitment to driving
Read MoreAmy Forsaith
Amy first joined Community Roots in 2020 as the Grants Manager for the Community Roots Housing Foundation. In this role, she led the preparation and submission of grant proposals big and small, securing millions in funding for Community Roots’ priority projects and programs. After a brief hiatus in 2022 to provide grant writing support for
Read MoreRobin Devlin Lien
An accomplished business leader and trusted advisor, Robin has amassed a 22+ year track record of success driving revenue and market share for one of the world’s top tech organizations. In her career at Google as a leader in the National Top Partners Group, Robin grew revenue by over $1B in under 5 years and
Read MoreDrew Weber
Drew Weber, currently serving as the Director of Accounting Advisory Services at KPMG in Seattle, is a distinguished professional with a proven track record in accounting and advisory. Her tenure at KPMG showcases her expertise in leading advisory engagements for buy-side/sell-side assistance, capital markets readiness, technical accounting, ESG, and financial reporting projects for both private
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