Directs SAL’s overall operations; curates Literary\Arts Series and SAL Presents. Over 25 years’ experience in nonprofit arts management at Hugo House, Hedgebrook Writers Retreat, Seattle Art Museum; former environmental policymaker. B.A. Art History, George Washington; M.A. Art History, U.W. 

Manages SAL’s operations and finances, and whatever else is needed! Experience in administration for performing arts organizations in New England and Seattle. B.A. Women’s & Gender Studies, Middlebury College; M.F.A. Arts Leadership, Seattle University.

Manages SAL’s foundation, corporate, and government grants and sponsorships. Experience in grants management for nonprofit and higher education organizations; former legislative assistant, NY State Senate. B.A. Political Science & History, U. of Pittsburgh; M.A. Latin American & Caribbean Studies, SUNY Albany. 

Directs SAL’s Writers in the Schools, SAL U, and curates the Poetry Series. Experience in teaching English and publishing; former WITS writer-in-residence; published poet, author of Grenade. B.A. Women’s Studies & English, Colby College; M.F.A. Poetry & M.A. English, U.W. 

Directs SAL’s development, marketing, and community relations’ efforts. Over 15 years’ experience working in the nonprofit field with various organizations throughout Seattle. B.A. History, Western Washington University.

Directs SAL’s events within Public Programs and Words Matter Benefit. Over 25 years’ experience in communication, marketing, public relations, and event management; former ESL teacher. B.A. Art History, Yale University; M.A. English, San Francisco State University.

Manages SAL’s Writers in the Schools program. Experience in teaching English; former WITS senior writer. Published poet: Cimarron Review, Cream City Review, Web Conjunctions. B.A. English, U. of Pittsburgh; M.A. Creative Writing, Hollins; Ph.D. Literature & Creative Writing, U. of Houston. 

Manages SAL's Box Office & office operations. Experience in the performing arts, music, and writing. B.A. Communication Studies, Seattle University.