Author: Valtas Group

Experienced Nonprofit Leader Jenny Pratt Joins the Valtas Group Consulting Team

Posted on 11/12/2021 (10/31/2025)

Jenny Pratt has almost two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, serving as the Executive Director/CEO of YWCA North Central Washington. Her contributions include developing and supporting programs ranging from after school programs to homeless housing programs for low-income women and girls. Whether developing an equity-based STEM curriculum or managing an emergency shelter, Jenny focused on […]

Seattle Against Slavery Selects Crystal Rozelle-Bennett as Executive Director

Posted on 11/08/2021 (11/03/2025)

Seattle Against Slavery is excited to announce Crystal Rozelle-Bennett as its new Executive Director. Under the direction of the SAS Board of Directors and with input from SAS leadership and the assistance of Valtas, Crystal’s hiring concludes a months-long effort to find the best match to lead the nationally and regionally recognized progressive anti-trafficking organization. […]

Valtas Group Expands Consulting Team: Jeffrey P. Lewis

Posted on 11/06/2021 (10/28/2025)

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Jeffrey P. Lewis has joined our consulting team. Jeff Lewis has served in executive and Board leadership roles at non-profit organizations in the region for more than 25 years. Prior to joining Valtas, he had a long career in banking where he focused on serving small to medium sized […]

Valtas Group Expands Consulting Team: Arthur Padilla

Posted on 11/02/2021 (10/31/2025)

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Arthur Padilla has joined our Consulting Team.Arthur is a proven leader and a community impact specialist. He has worked on initiatives to reduce HIV infection rates in Southern Arizona, oppression of LBGTQ youth in Washington DC, and drug addiction in Seattle. Arthur has also lent his professional expertise […]

Audere Appoints Dr. Dino Rech as Chief Executive Officer

Posted on 10/28/2021 (11/03/2025)

Audere is pleased to announce the appointment of their new CEO – Dr. Dino Rech. He replaces Philip Su, Audere’s Founder, who will remain as an advisor to the organization. Dr. Rech will lead the organization while reporting directly to the Board of Directors. As the lead executive, Dr. Rech will be responsible for driving […]

AIA Seattle Names Melissa Neher as their New Executive Director

Posted on 10/11/2021 (11/03/2025)

AIA Seattle and Seattle Design Festival are pleased to announce their selection of Melissa K. Neher as their new Executive Director. They are excited to see the kind of passion and strategic vision this seasoned industry leader will bring to the role. About Mellisa Neher Formerly the Executive Director of Architects Without Borders Seattle, Neher joins AIA Seattle with […]

Cascade Bicycle Club names Lee Lambert as Executive Director

Posted on 09/28/2021 (11/03/2025)

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation’s largest statewide bicycling nonprofit, and its sister organization Washington Bikes have named Lee Lambert as their new Executive Director. A fitness enthusiast and avid bicyclist, Lambert brings passion and experience to the role. As a four-time finisher of Cascade’s legendary Seattle to Portland ride, Lambert has plenty of stories to share […]

Navigating the Roadmap to Reopening

Posted on 09/15/2021 (10/29/2025)

Jane Billbe – SVP Operations and Organizational Health, Seattle Metro ChamberChristine Martin, Partner and Co-Founder, Valtas Group As we began to prepare this posting earlier this summer, COVID was fading, vaccines were rising, and reopening in September 2021 seemed to be the focus for many of our clients and community partners. What a difference a […]

3 Essentials to Becoming an Effective Nonprofit Board Member

Posted on 09/03/2021 (11/03/2025)

Of all the ways to volunteer with a nonprofit organization, serving as a board member can be one of the most rewarding. Boards are responsible for creating a governance structure that allows people and organizations to thrive, to serve as champions for a mission with which they deeply connect, and to build the professional skill […]

Valtas Group Expands Executive Search Team: Emily Lee

Posted on 08/30/2021 (10/31/2025)

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Emily Lee has joined our executive search team. Emily brings a varied background from her seven years with a boutique Human Resources consulting firm and eight years of experience with a school district. She has a strong focus on customer service, administration, and relationship management. Emily has excellent […]