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By: Alesha Washington As we watch what unfolds in our nation’s capital, the onslaught of recent policy actions could have far-reaching and devastating effects on communities across our state. The basic services we need to navigate through life – whether access to affordable food or public transportation – could all be jeopardized. The humanity and […]
By: Alesha Washington “It is entirely unacceptable that I should have no voice in the political affairs of my own country, for I am not a ward of America; I am one of the first Americans to arrive on these shores.” – James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time James Baldwin’s words resonate so deeply with […]
By: Alesha Washington “No one person can do this alone. I cannot do the work that I need to do at this foundation if it were not for a strong and dedicated team of staff, a dedicated and passionate board of directors, and philanthropists, fundholders, folks that come alongside us to also fuel what we’re […]
By: Alesha Washington “What I know for sure is that the only way to endure the quake is to adjust your stance. You can’t avoid the daily tremors. They come with being alive. But I believe these experiences are gifts that force us to step to the right or left in search of a new […]
By: Alesha Washington I recently renewed the lease for my townhouse. On the surface, it was a rather insignificant moment beyond signaling to my friends and family in Cleveland that Seattle is becoming my new home. As I look back over my life and consider the distance traveled, not in miles but in lived experience, […]
By: Alesha Washington In February, I shared Our Vision for the Future and focused on our senior leadership team as an important part of our journey to ensure we are a sustainable organization that is well positioned to serve our diverse and expansive community. As a continuation of that effort, I’m pleased to introduce two […]
By Alesha Washington // This month marks my one-year anniversary as Seattle Foundation’s President and CEO. As I reflect on the past year, some themes come to mind.
By Alesha Washington // Seattle Foundation has undergone many changes in recent years. As we look forward, we want to share more of our journey and what’s next for Seattle Foundation.
