Puget Soundkeeper Selects Elizabeth Lunney as Interim Executive Director

Puget Soundkeeper is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Lunney has been hired to serve as Interim Executive Director.  As a Senior Associate with the Valtas Group, she provides interim executive support, organizational assessment and transition planning for nonprofits looking to use executive transition as an opportunity to strengthen the organization and prepare it for future challenges. ​Elizabeth is […]

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Environmental Works Selects Jess Zimbabwe as Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that Environmental Works has selected Jess Zimbabwe as the next Executive Director, effective October 26, 2020.​Jess has an extensive background in design, planning, and nonprofit management. She is currently the Principal of Plot Strategies. Until recently she served for ten years as the founding Director of the Daniel Rose Center for Public […]

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

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 […]

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FamilyWorks Selects Marcia Wright-Soika as Executive Director

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 […]

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Launch Selects Angela Griffin as Executive Director

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 […]

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Audubon Washington Selects Dr. Deborah Jensen as Executive Director

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Molly O’Connor Joins Komen Puget Sound as Executive Director

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 […]

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Treehouse Selects Dr. Lisa Chin as CEO

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 […]

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Ada Developers Academy Selects Lauren Sato as CEO

We are pleased to announce Lauren Sato has been selected as Ada Developers Academy’s new CEO. Lauren recently served as Vice President of Revenue at The Riveter.  In addition to a variety of roles in technology and impact investing organizations, Lauren spent five years building YearUp Puget Sound, a workforce development program that served as […]

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