Category: News

Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA) Selects Maurizio Vecchione as President & CEO

Posted on 08/24/2020 (11/28/2025) by Valtas Group

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Maurizio Vecchione as President & CEO of Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA). After months of a nationwide search, with the support of Valtas Group, the Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA) governance board has selected from an outstanding and diverse pool of candidates, Maurizio Vecchione as their new president and CEO. Maurizio […]

Valtas Group Expands Consulting Team: Rebecca Lavigne

Posted on 07/12/2020 (10/31/2025) by Valtas Group

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Rebecca Lavigne has joined our consulting team. Rebecca brings 15 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. Known as a thoughtful and collaborative strategic leader, Rebecca thrives in times of growth, change and transition. Rebecca has led nonprofits to better health and greater impact as an interim […]

FamilyWorks Selects Marcia Wright-Soika as Executive Director

Posted on 07/01/2020 (11/28/2025) by Valtas Group

FamilyWorks recently announced that Marcia Wright-Soika will become their new Executive Director.Although FamilyWorks’ operations and services are not back to normal due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, there will be opportunities for you to meet Marcia as she embarks as FamilyWorks new Executive Director in the months ahead. The FamilyWorks Board of Directors empowered a Succession Committee to […]

Launch Selects Angela Griffin as Executive Director

Posted on 06/15/2020 (11/28/2025) by Valtas Group

The Board of Directors of Launch recently announced they had selected Angela Griffin as the next Executive Director. Angela said, “I believe every child has a special purpose. It is our responsibility to intentionally and diligently cultivate and build their potential so they can fully thrive in life and in community. This starts with ensuring children, youth, and […]

Valtas Group Expands Consulting Team: Sylvia Fuerstenberg

Posted on 06/10/2020 (10/31/2025) by Valtas Group

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Sylvia Fuerstenberg has joined our consulting team. Sylvia Fuerstenberg is a strategic, visionary leader with 33 years of Executive leadership experience, excelling in a broad range of human services endeavors; from juvenile rehabilitation, wilderness adventure programs for delinquents, inner-city programs for teens in NYC, youth services and homeless young adults […]

Audubon Washington Selects Dr. Deborah Jensen as Executive Director

Posted on 05/03/2020 (11/28/2025) by Valtas Group

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Deborah Jensen as Executive Director of Audubon Washington.Deborah has over 25 years of executive experience leading conservation, education and scientific organizations. While CEO at the Woodland Park Zoo she led a successful public-private partnership with the city of Seattle, expanded the zoo’s field conservation programs to 35 […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound Selects Paula Sardinas as CEO and President

Posted on 04/19/2020 (11/28/2025) by Valtas Group

We are pleased to announce that Paula Sardinas has been appointed as the new CEO and President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound. Paula’s selection comes after a rigorous and inclusive search process facilitated by Ed Rogan of the Valtas Group in partnership with a committee of current and former Board Members led by […]

Molly O’Connor Joins Komen Puget Sound as Executive Director

Posted on 04/12/2020 (11/28/2025) by Valtas Group

We are pleased to announce that Valtas Group client Susan G. Komen® has selected Molly O’Connor as the new executive director. Molly joins their team from Thrive Washington, where her leadership helped thousands of families connect with vital early childhood information and interventions and brought together dozens of state and local organizations to better coordinate and leverage […]

Treehouse Selects Dr. Lisa Chin as CEO

Posted on 04/06/2020 (11/28/2025) by Valtas Group

We are pleased to announce Dr. Lisa Chin has been selected as Treehouse’s new CEO. Lisa previously served as President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and Executive Director of Year Up Puget Sound. Lisa is a visionary with a proven track record as a transformational leader. She’s spent her nonprofit […]

Valtas Group Expands Consulting Team: Elizabeth Lunney

Posted on 03/18/2020 (10/31/2025) by Valtas Group

Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Lunney has joined our consulting team. Elizabeth Lunney is an accomplished business and community leader, with deep roots in the outdoors and conservation sectors, where she has helped build and expand the capacity of nonprofits around the country for more than 25 years. She leads by listening and […]