Jenn Ampey

Jenn partners with nonprofit organizations to achieve their philanthropic goals through Nonprofit Agency Funds and provides customer support to a portfolio of these and other donor funds. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Jenn comes to the Seattle Foundation with a hunger for systems change and an appreciation for the ways the foundation leverages private wealth in […]

Kelsey Mesher

Kelsey drives our policy-focused investments in support of systemic change and oversees Seattle Foundation’s approach to leveraging our voice and resources in service of civic action. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Kelsey is passionate about building healthier, fairer, and more resilient communities and sees collaboration and resource mobilization across sectors as key to winning transformative policy […]

Erickson Eugene

Supports cross-team operations and serves as the primary liaison within the Finance and Operations Department. Reviews processes, and suggests improvements, efficiencies, and streamlines cyclical tasks within the F&O team.  Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Erickson comes to Seattle Foundation following his 8+ years of Active-duty services in the US Army. He brings with him a variety […]

Asa Irwin

Asa advises individuals, families and corporate foundations, connecting their philanthropic vision with community needs and opportunities. Through collaborations with philanthropists, Asa designs strategies ensuring each donor receives the guidance needed to support meaningful, community impact. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Asa is a born and raised Seattleite with more than 25 years of experience working in […]

Kassaundra Porres

Kassaundra drives team operations, cohesion, and program effectiveness by providing project management, team coordination, and knowledge management. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Kassaundra is passionate about serving and empowering diverse and engaged communities. She began her career in the arts and museum world, believing that arts and culture can bridge community divides and instill empathy, energy, and deep […]

Mari Tamiyasu

Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Mari works directly with the President’s Office and Management Teams on strategic initiatives related to the organization’s performance management systems, organizational culture, talent development & learning, and commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. She also serves as the Corporate Secretary for the Board of Trustees – responsible for managing all […]

Natalie Pond

Natalie works with donors and their advisors to craft gift strategies that align with donors’ passions and Seattle Foundation’s goals. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Natalie has a decade of experience in the nonprofit world, with a focus on philanthropy within organizations addressing systemic barriers to opportunity. She has leveraged her skills in storytelling, strategy and […]

Ken Takahashi

Ken leads Seattle Foundation’s social impact investing efforts to ensure equitable access to catalytic capital resulting in systems change, community-driven development, and business growth. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Ken has 20+ years of experience in equitable development with an emphasis on supporting communities of color in accessing low-cost capital and technical assistance. He has created […]

Cat Cuevas

Cat oversees and aligns the Foundation’s strategies and implementation around organizational culture, talent acquisition and development, human resources, DEI, team relationships and well-being.  Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Cat Cuevas (she/her) joins the Seattle Foundation with a passion and career of bringing more joy, regenerative leadership and social justice to the world. With deep knowledge in […]

Susan Ordonio

Responsible for all aspects of gifts management and processing, including related accounting reporting. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Susan arrives at the Seattle Foundation with a strong grasp of the opportunities that arise when public welfare and private wealth intersect. This insight leads her to believe that philanthropy is the ideal field to apply the expertise […]

Juan Pablo Liendo

Juan Pablo excels in processing grant requests, conducting due diligence, coordinating team communications, and maintaining meticulous financial records to support our mission of impactful philanthropy.   Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Hailing from Venezuela and seasoned by diverse experiences in Germany, China, the East Coast, and the West Coast, Juan Pablo brings a unique international perspective to […]

Cailin Bell

Cailin leads the Accounting team and manages its daily operations and close procedures. She’s responsible for financial reporting, accuracy of the general ledger, and assisting with audit and tax preparation for Seattle Foundation and its Supporting Organizations.   Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Cailin joined Seattle Foundation with 20+ years of experience in finance, accounting and operations […]

Shannon Small

Supports the various partners of Communities of Opportunities and Voter Education Fund through grantmaking, partnership development, and special projects with the ultimate goal of advancing equity and joy.. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions With a background in climate, Shannon has been working in the nonprofit social justice sector for 8 years. She is committed to addressing […]

Brittany LaBossier Shamsher

As the Project Manager, Scholarships and Contracts, Brittany leads key projects and initiatives for the Seattle Foundation’s Scholarship Program. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Brittany comes to the Seattle Foundation with nearly ten years of experience in development and direct service leadership positions at organizations focused on youth development, domestic violence, and economic mobility. Brittany is […]

Mary Rennekamp

Mary leads the strategy and integration of all the Seattle Foundation work to ensure we are creating sustainable relationships between our fundholders and community partners.  Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Mary Rennekamp has worked in philanthropy for almost 20 years in both New Orleans and Seattle building an extensive and successful background in developing diverse and […]

Larry Buycks

Larry leads Seattle Foundation’s financial strategy, operations, and organizational capacity innovations. A member of the Senior Leadership Team, he serves as a strategic business partner to the CEO, Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees, advancing Seattle Foundation’s vision through decision support and systems improvements. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Larry comes to Seattle Foundation with a […]

Kendall Hill

Kendall focuses on increasing philanthropic impact and engagement by designing and implementing digital marketing strategies and content, managing the marketing software platforms, and monitoring and reporting on analytics. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions With seven years of experience as a seasoned digital marketing professional, Kendall has honed her expertise in the nonprofit sector, collaborating closely with […]

Shannon Foran

Shannon advises individuals and families and provides customer support to a portfolio of donor funds. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Shannon comes to the Seattle Foundation with over 10 years of experience in various fields from the tech industry to education, and now she is excited to help her donors with their philanthropy goals. Shannon earned […]

Alexis Thornton

Alexis brings to Seattle Foundation a rich history working in the nonprofit sector. She is a longtime Seattle resident with an extensive background in accounting and events production. A true “Jill of all trades” Alexis balances roles as a fitness enthusiast and avid baker outside of work. She has a passion for music, arts, and […]

Glory Visario

Glory advises individuals and families to achieve their philanthropic goals. She is a trusted partner to bridge their interests and passions to critical community needs and opportunities. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Glory comes to the Seattle Foundation with over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Most recently she served as the Relationship Development […]