Becky Rusnak joined YouthCare as Executive Director in 2026, bringing extensive senior leadership experience across supportive housing, healthcare, technology, and logistics. Previously, she served on Plymouth Housing’s executive team as Vice President of Administration.

Becky specializes in strengthening organizations, leading complex operations, and supporting teams through growth and transformation. A collaborative leader, she believes strong organizations create the conditions for people to do their best work and communities to achieve greater impact.

At YouthCare, Becky is committed to building on the organization’s strong foundation and working alongside young people, staff, the Board of Directors, donors, and community partners to expand opportunities and improve outcomes for young people experiencing homelessness.

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Alison is a strategic operations leader with expertise in housing access, nonprofit partnerships, and systems change. As President of HNN Communities, she led national expansion, launched the organization’s first Project Management Office, and streamlined operations across hundreds of housing access partnerships. A longtime advocate for housing as a human right, Alison brings a relational, equity-driven approach to organizational growth.

Jackie is a strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience in social impact, philanthropy, and stakeholder engagement. As Executive Director of the Starbucks Foundation, she led global investments supporting Opportunity Youth, veterans, refugees, and farmers in 75+ countries. Jackie is known for helping mission-driven organizations clarify complex challenges and design equity-centered strategies that drive lasting change.

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Kristi is a nonprofit finance and operations leader with over 25 years of experience across sectors. As Chief Financial Officer at Mary’s Place (2011–2021), she oversaw the organization’s growth from a $480K budget to $18M, leading finance, HR, IT, and facilities. Kristi brings deep expertise in aligning infrastructure with mission, navigating transitions, and building scalable systems that support sustainable impact.

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Jose Pizarro has been a dedicated member of the YouthCare team for almost 10 years serving in a variety of impactful roles across the organization. He began his journey as an on-call Engagement Specialist at Casa and grew into various leadership roles. Today, Jose oversees all of YouthCare’s programs, bringing deep experience, compassion, and a strong commitment to supporting youth.

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Stacey is a California native who moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington and never returned home. She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants and brings a deep commitment to community and equity in her work. Stacey’s career has been rooted in social work and education, with experience serving communities in Tacoma, Kitsap County, and Seattle. Over time, she has transitioned into administrative and leadership roles, focusing on improving climate and culture, employee experience, staff development, and operational effectiveness. Stacey has been with YouthCare since July 2024, where she continues to support  staff with supportive and equitable  HR practices.

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Pam is an experienced operations and organizational leader known for bringing clarity, structure, and strong governance to local nonprofits. She is committed to building efficient, mission-driven organizations that deliver lasting impact for the youth they serve. Pam was the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County for nearly a decade before she joined YouthCare as the Executive Administrator. Today, as the Director of Business Operations, Pam leads administrative, facilities, and IT work at YouthCare and is more committed than ever to supporting young people in our community.

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Libby brings 20 years of nonprofit experience dedicated to supporting youth and families. Most recently, she held philanthropy roles at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska and Seattle Children’s Hospital, building meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners to advance missions that make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

As YouthCare’s Director of Development, Libby leads fundraising strategy and relationship-building efforts to secure the resources needed to end youth homelessness. She is passionate about bringing people together around a shared purpose and believes every young person deserves safety, stability, belonging, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Senior Leadership

Karla Burrola | Senior Program Manager – Housing Services 

Kathy Tavia | Senior Program Manager – Engagement & Workforce 

Jenni Juarez-Raff | Senior Program Manager – Centralized Client Services 

Natalie Jaech| Senior Manager – Grants & Contracts 

Geoff Ringwald | Director of Systems, Quality & Impact