Saunatina is the founder of Crafting Sound Meaning and works as a Communications Specialist, using her professional training and lived experiences to bring intersectional perspectives to projects to reach those, like her, who hold multiple marginalized identities; as an autistic child of autistic parents, being able to interpret mainstream society and how to thrive in it
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Shaun Frazier
Shaun Frazier brings over nine years of experience working with youth and young adults by means of case management, administration, and program development at afterschool leadership, workforce development, and transitional living programs. Most recently, Shaun is employed at the YMCA Social Impact Center in Seattle, Washington, as the Director of Homeless Services. There he oversees
Read MoreAmy Nguyen
Amy is the Program Manager for Public Art with the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, leading the dynamic team charged with overseeing investments in generative artmaking in the public realm. Her work as an administrator and urban planner is rooted in participatory process and the understanding that public art is central to how we
Read MoreMichelle Morlan
Michelle has been actively engaged in the direct development affordable housing and community facility projects for over 30 years. As Principal of Lotus Development Partners LLC, a mission-driven development consulting firm, Michelle oversees the work of Lotus team members and provides project management, finance strategy and development services for nonprofit housing owners, primary and behavioral
Read MoreGeorge Staggers
George played a key role in navigating the direction of Central Area Development Association (CADA). He was the Chief Executive Officer of CADA since its inception in 1994. George’s responsibilities included ensuring that CADA meets the objectives of its mission and overall organizational management. George holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University and has
Read MoreEric Snow
Eric is currently the President/COO for The Fresh Toast, a new media startup. Prior to that, he served in both regional and national leadership roles for the American Heart Association, including COO and other strategic planning positions. Eric has been a resident of Capitol Hill for over 10 years and a Seattle resident his whole
Read MoreM. Michelle Purnell-Hepburn
M. Michelle Purnell-Hepburn is the Associate Dean for Inclusion and Diversity at the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Prior to this, Ms. Purnell-Hepburn served as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director at the Seattle Foundation after serving as its Managing Director, Controller and Accounting. Ms. Purnell-Hepburn was formerly Vice President/Controller of Salal Credit Union
Read MoreChasten Fulbright
Chasten has been engaged in the Capitol Hill community for over 25 years, leading a homeless ministry from 1995 to 1998, managing 70+ buildings, and calling it home for many of those years. With over fifteen years of experience in real estate management, Chasten is a founding Principal and “Creative Innovator” at Blanton Turner, where
Read MoreBob Fikso
Bob is a founding principal of Fikso Kretschmer Smith Dixon Ormseth, lawyers focusing on real estate and real estate finance transactions. Bob represents developers, homebuilders, and investors. He also is general counsel for closely held businesses. Before organizing FKSDO in 1995, Bob was a principal in Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson. Bob is Trustee and
Read MoreSara Cubillos
Sara is a Strategic Advisor for Seattle Public Utilities with their Drainage and Wastewater Planning Division. Her career has focused on bringing a voice to those most affected and traditionally underrepresented into environmental decision making and investments. Before Seattle Public Utilities, she was the Equity & Environment Program Coordinator at Seattle Office of Sustainability &
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