Annabelle has spent over ten years in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector working on mission-driven projects. At a young age she became curious about the natural world and systems of change serving as a volunteer research scientist on Earthwatch Institute expeditions around the world. Annabelle is passionate about social impact, equitable solutions, and community building. Currently, she manages and programs parks and public spaces to make downtown Seattle a dynamic, vibrant, and healthy urban core.
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Favorite Thing About Seattle
Annabelle appreciates Seattle’s access to local natural escapes, community gathering at farmers markets, paddleboarding on Lake Union, and the microbrewery culture.
Barbara
Toorens
Fundraising & Sponsorship
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Favorite Thing About Seattle
As a repatriated expat, Barbara loves rediscovering old haunts, meeting new people, paddleboarding Lake Washington, and hiking with her rescue dog.
Meet The Board
Charlee
Newman
Marketing
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Favorite Thing About Seattle
An avid adventurer, Charlee enjoys cycling around Seattle (and finding the routes with the least hills) and exploring Discovery Park with her dog.
Daniel
Pulse
President
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Favorite Thing About Seattle
Daniel lives in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle and loves being in the heart of the city. He feels that Seattle is a special combination of access to outdoor adventures both in the mountains and on the water; world class art, music, food, sports, and more; and a population that, as a whole, cares about causes and having a positive impact in their communities, for humanity, and for the world.
Kendall
Swinski
Treasurer
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Favorite Thing About Seattle
Kendal is as active as you can get! She loves rowing at Greenlake and Lake Washington Rowing Club, Lagree Method Pilates at Studio 45, and rockclimbing either outdoors or at Stone Gardens and Vertical World. You can also find her gardening at home or the Beacon Food Forest,
Gary
Gao
Events
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Favorite Thing About Seattle
Gary likes to spend his free time on or near bodies of water which makes Seattle the prime location for him. On a typical weekend you can find him kayaking or hiking around the sound, or just drinking a bottle of water.
Kassie
McKnight
Marketing
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Favorite Thing About Seattle
Kassie's favorite thing about Seattle is escaping to the mountains and waking up fireside with a cup of locally roasted coffee.
Liz
Johnston
Vice President
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Favorite Thing About Seattle
Liz likes to search for critters in the tidepools at Constellation Beach in West Seattle, or get lost walking through the Washington Park Arboretum.
