Cindy Sharek
Director of Gift Planning

Cindy works with philanthropists and their advisors to provide effective philanthropic strategies that are impactful and align with Seattle Foundation’s commitment to racial equity. Personal philanthropic interests and passions Cindy has nearly 30 years of nonprofit experience in King County. Most recently Cindy served as Interim Executive Director of the King County Library System Foundation […]

Molly Judge
Director of Philanthropic Advising

Molly leads the Philanthropic Advising team that stewards and engages Seattle Foundation’s dedicated philanthropists. She supports Foundation leadership and works alongside donors and partners to ensure community investments are meaningful, informed and impactful. She collaborates with experts within the Foundation to support each donor’s vision for a more healthy, equitable, and vibrant community. Personal Philanthropic […]

Alex Amitrano
Senior IT Program Manager

Alex is responsible for Seattle Foundation’s IT technology modernization program as well as establishing and maintaining data governance for the organization. Alex’s philanthropic interests and passions include: Alex has spent more than 25 years managing and contributing to enterprise-level IT projects. He has served in such roles as program manager, project manager, data analyst, and […]

Taylor Sharp
Philanthropic Advisor

Taylor advises families and individuals to bring together their philanthropic vision with opportunities and needs within the community. She serves as a trusted partner to philanthropists, ensuring that they receive the guidance and service they need to maximize their community impact. Taylor’s philanthropic interests and passions include: Taylor comes to the Seattle Foundation with over […]

James McCall
Office Administrator

James is responsible for Seattle Foundation’s day-to-day office operations as well as providing excellent customer service at reception. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions James came to the Foundation after 14 years with Bank of America in several departments including Human Resources and Recruiting, Private Wealth, Call Center and Banking Centers. In his spare time, he volunteers […]

Maria Valencia
Payroll and Benefits Administrator

206.388.1662 Maria is responsible for supporting and managing Seattle Foundation’s recruitment, onboarding, and many other people and culture programs. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Maria comes to Seattle Foundation with a background in recruiting. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration—human resource management from Central Washington University. Prior to joining Seattle Foundation she served […]

Katrina Miller
Director of Human Resources

Katrina leads the Human Resources team to provide best-in-class practices for staff and to create a culture of belonging across the organization. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Katrina has 30+ years in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors of Seattle; starting her career in heavy manufacturing and making a commitment to support NFP in arts, education, and […]

Guillermo Andalon
Investments and Fund Accountant

Guillermo is responsible for supporting Seattle Foundation’s investment and funds accounting. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Guillermo has spent the last four years working in finance and accounting roles within the Financial Services sector and State Government. Prior to joining Seattle Foundation he served as a Fund Accountant at Broadridge Financial Solutions. He holds a Bachelor […]

Debbie Decaney
Accounts Payable Specialist

Debbie furthers the Foundation’s goal of judicious stewardship of assets by effectively managing our accounts payable and providing other accounting support. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Born and raised in the Emerald City, Debbie returned home to Seattle after nine years in Idaho. She has over 25 years of accounting experience in a variety of industries, […]

John Fagan
Senior Staff Accountant

As a member of the Finance Team, John ensures that all accounting transactions are reported in an accurate and timely manner. His responsibilities include month-end closing, preparing financial statements, general ledger analysis, account reconciliations, payroll and benefits accounting, and audit and tax support. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Prior to joining Seattle Foundation, John was a […]