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By Alesha Washington and Phyllis Campbell The following opinion editorial originally appeared in The Seattle Times Over breakfast recently, we realized that 18 years separate the moment when the two of us each took the helm of Seattle Foundation as CEOs — first in 2004 (Phyllis) and then in 2022 (Alesha). As we marked the foundation’s 80th year, we reflected […]
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.
Joy is when Seattle’s possibilities are shared by all. It is families in homes they love, connected to vibrant communities, with the opportunity for fulfilling lives.
Today, Seattle Foundation launches the Journey to Joy campaign, with an aim to bring this vision to life. We invite you to join a movement that creates lasting change for generations to come.
