YouthCare is grateful to the following individuals for committing their time and energy to serving on our Board of Directors and leading us in our mission to end the youth housing crisis.

Interested in joining the Board of Directors? Read the Board of Directors Description and Apply here!

Board of Directors

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Lindsay found YouthCare when she embarked on a search for an organization focused on addressing barriers that prevent young people from reaching their full potential. She hoped to bring the skills and experience she gained working in healthcare leadership roles to bear in service to young people and an organization committed to helping them thrive. YouthCare was a perfect fit. YouthCare’s mission – to end homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential – is audacious and necessary. Lindsay is ready to roll up her sleeves to help YouthCare achieve in service to its goals. Lindsay has held several volunteer and board roles throughout her career and is active in supporting organizations committed to health equity. She currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Cambia Health Services, leading the performance and growth of the company’s health plan business across the Pacific Northwest. Lindsay enjoys skiing and traveling with her family. She also enjoys running with her lovable golden retriever whenever she can.

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Early in her career Shawli first learned about YouthCare when she was working with youth and young adults aging out of the foster care system. YouthCare provided a critical lifeline to vulnerable youth during one of the most important yet daunting times of their lives. Later on Shawli managed a team of AmeriCorps members and placed members at YouthCare. Through these experiences Shawli learned more about YouthCare and grew to deeply respect the positive impact the agency has in the community. Currently Shawli serves as the Interim Director of Resident Services at King County Housing Authority and joined YouthCare’s board to pursue her passion of ending youth homelessness. In her free time Shawli enjoys playing competitive tennis and immersing herself in a good book.

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Jennifer noticed YouthCare’s Orion Center driving from teaching and seeing patients as a family doctor at Kaiser. Shortly after, she collaborated with YouthCare staff for a needs assessment, and found that youth wanted to “learn about health” and have a “clinic onsite.” Thus began “Doc Talks,” and later, Kaiser added a clinic (2016) which has grown to be part of the Kaiser clinical care system, also now including a to treat youth struggling with substance use disorders. She runs the Community Medicine training for the residents and sees patients at the “Orion Clinic” and NeighborCare’s Rainier Beach Clinic. While at YouthCare, Jennifer has come to appreciate the challenges faced by youth as they move successfully into adulthood without the supports most of us take for granted: functional, supportive family, a place to live, education, and access to health and mental health care. Jennifer is amazed by the resilience and determination seen in youth and the staff; YouthCare’s “care” makes a difference, and now, Jennifer has joined the Board to get more deeply involved and ensure support continues to be equitably available to all who need it.

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Tierra found YouthCare while searching for organizations that support young people, social justice and equity. She was hoping to connect her passion of investing in future leaders to a new place she would soon call home, Seattle, WA. Tierra is originally from Philadelphia. She’s dedicated the last 13 years of her life to social impact and specifically, youth focused. In the early stages of her career, Tierra founded a nonprofit in Philadelphia, Attract Philly Inc. Tierra has held several volunteer and advisory committee roles to support local nonprofits and grassroot projects to advance education equity and mentoring. Tierra is committed to empowering the youth and being a part of Youthcare board allows that commitment. She’s also the principal fundraising consultant at Nonprofit Development Hub, a women owned consultant agency that assists black and brown led nonprofits with fundraising and grant writing services. Beyond volunteering and fundraising, Tierra enjoys traveling, learning and exploring different foods–her favorite is food from the soul!

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Michelle is a native to Seattle and was an at-risk youth that experienced being homeless during her teenage and early adult years. Understanding how important it is to have support and the proper resources, Michelle was driven to turn her circumstances around. About ten years ago, she set a goal to eventually join an amazing program like YouthCare, and be a part of the positive impact of the communities she grew up in. Being able to serve on the board is such an honor and an opportunity that Michelle would not have thought was possible as a youth. Michelle has spent the last 16 years at Symetra Life Insurance Company and in her first three months of employment, she had the opportunity to serve and volunteer in the community. Michelle loves this about the company she works for and has made volunteering with her work team, a reoccurring theme. Michelle also has had opportunities to be connected to colleagues as a coach and a mentor in the last few years. Over the years in Michelle’s career, she is often the only Black woman at work events, and on the teams that she is a part of or lead. This drove Michelle’s passion for DE&I and creating and leading safe environments where people can be their authentic self. Michelle understands the importance of feeling seen, heard, valued, and respected. Michelle has joined the employee resource groups at work and is enthusiastic about learning more about diverse groups. Michelle is excited to apply her skills and lived experiences to YouthCare’s overall mission; to end homelessness for the youth. Michelle has an adult daughter, loves music and traveling with her friends.

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Jonelle was introduced to YouthCare in the 1980s when she utilized their services in her youth. Upon returning home to the Seattle area from Los Angeles, Jonelle was looking for a way to reconnect and give back to the agency that had helped her many years ago, leading her to a seat on the Board. She has a strong passion for issues involving our youth. Jonelle is an RN and for the last decade has been working both clinically and administratively in leadership roles for non-profit agencies serving indigenous, underserved, and marginalized communities. She is a strong proponent for providing holistic, integrated, and trauma-informed care to all and actively advocates for health equity. In her work, she tries to bridge the health care gaps she encounters. Jonelle has two teenage boys, Asa and Luke. They love animals, road tripping, going to concerts, and trying new vegan restaurants wherever they go.

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Greg has had two passions in serving the community: education and helping the disadvantaged. To him, YouthCare is one of the rare organizations that embodies both. He believes that interceding in the lives of youth when they require it most is vital for the long-term health of our community. He has many years of experience serving in leadership positions and founding organizations that serve people affected by HIV, as well as bringing people together in support of LGBTQ communities. As the chairperson of the Russell Investments’ LGBTQ employee network, he has been a major financial and volunteer supporter of the scholarship programs of the GSBA and Pride Foundation. He recently co-founded and co-chairs EmRG, an association of LGBTQ corporate leaders who collaborate, serve the community, and advocate on behalf of LGBTQ employees in partnership with corporate leaders and local government.  In his free time, he is involved in the visual and performing arts, fitness and nutrition, writing, and travel.

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As Microsoft’s Global Head of Talent Management, Priya leads a team focused on developing and deploying talent strategies across the entire organization. This encompasses executive development, talent acquisition, and career development for all employees. Prior to this role, Priya held various HR leadership positions at Microsoft, most recently leading employee learning and development programs. Throughout her 15-year career at Microsoft, she has championed bringing out the best in people, fostering diversity, and placing humanity at the core of technology. Beyond her professional life, Priya actively contributes to the community and enjoys an active lifestyle. She is a strong advocate for personal growth, as evidenced by her favorite quote: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

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Hillary has nearly 15 years of experience in the nonprofit industry, where she was originally introduced to YouthCare. Hillary has lead philanthropy and social responsibility programs in the construction industry through workforce development, pre-apprenticeship support and college scholarships, previously at one of Seattle’s largest general contractors and now at the Association of General Contractors Education Foundation. Her passion for YouthCare really bloomed working closely with YouthBuild, where she got to know staff and students, understanding their barriers and celebrating their successes. Hillary is from Sumner, WA where she learned the vitality of taking care of your community for the empowerment of everyone. Her and her husband have two daughters and a rambunctious dog Ralphy that they are often chasing after. Hillary is deeply touched by the mission of YouthCare and believes no one – especially youth – should be living without access to shelter, food and basic needs.

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Stefani was introduced to YouthCare through the Seattle Kraken, where she currently serves as the Sr. Manager of People & Culture. As part of this partnership, she heads the workforce development program that focuses on providing youth with job opportunities within the sports & entertainment industry. Seeing how excited, passionate, and hardworking these young people are when given the opportunity encouraged her to play a bigger role in furthering YouthCare’s mission as a Board Member. When not volunteering, Stefani and her partner, Bobby, enjoy traveling, going to hockey games, and spending time with their 130lb Great Dane, Livy.

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Angie Thibault is a dedicated and passionate advocate for youth empowerment and community development. Angie discovered YouthCare while serving as Washington State Ms. Leather 2009 and found a non-profit committed to addressing many of the systemic issues facing LGBT homeless youth. As a board member of YouthCare, Angie is committed to advancing the organization’s mission of providing critical services and support to homeless and at-risk youth. They believe in the power of collaboration and are dedicated to working with fellow board members, staff, and community partners to make a meaningful impact. As a member of the LGBT+ community, Angie emphasizes the importance of connecting with young people who have been rejected by their families, letting them know they are loved, wanted, and that there is so much in store for them in the future.

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Joe was first introduced to YouthCare while attending an annual fundraiser in 2022. The organization’s work resonated with him, having served on non-profit advisory boards with similar areas of focus – youth advocacy, mentorship, and housing support. With both Friends of the Children and Ronald McDonald House, he had observed that many of the program participants were perpetually battling housing instability, which aggravated nearly every other challenge that the programs’ models sought to address. With the City of Seattle’s Community Surveillance Working Group, he saw how the most at-risk populations for civil liberty violations were frequently diverse communities with high rates of housing instability and – as a result – limited means / awareness of social justice threats from new surveillance technologies. As a result, Joe was eager to get further involved with YouthCare, ultimately joining the Board of Directors in 2025. He has spent the last eight years at Amazon, largely focused on corporate expansion initiatives and real estate. Prior to Amazon, he worked in corporate development at a venture-backed start-up in San Francisco, focused on licensing transactions and specialty investments. He began his career as a management consultant focused on financial analytics and product marketing for large technology clients.

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as of April, 2025