Marty is a visionary nonprofit leader with over two decades of experience advancing solutions to family homelessness. As Executive Director of Mary’s Place for 24 years, she scaled the organization from a $32K budget to over $30M, launching nationally recognized programs like Popsicle Place, mobile outreach, and the Emergency Family Intake Line. Marty also served as King County Social Entrepreneur at the Schultz Family Foundation, working with youth and young adult service providers from across the county to develop a more coordinated approach to supporting young people.

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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.

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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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Rob is a seasoned nonprofit executive with deep expertise in youth homelessness and family services. He served as Executive Director at New Horizons (2018–2025), leading strategic growth, budgeting, and philanthropy. Prior to that, Rob was Deputy Director at Mary’s Place, guiding operations and resource development. His earlier work at Horizons for Homeless Children reflects a long-standing commitment to community engagement and cross-sector collaboration.

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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.

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