Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Frances Walker has joined our consulting team. 

Frances has over 20 years of experience working on a broad range of issues dedicated to public/global health, social justice, and economic development; with a focus on improving the lives of marginalized and vulnerable populations, particularly women and children.

It was recently announced that Mitsu Iwasaki will be joining the Mazamas as Executive Director starting on August 30, 2019.
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Mitsu brings extensive experience as a leader in the outdoor industry as well as a lifetime of demonstrated passion for the mountains. We are excited to see him step into this role to lead the Mazamas forward and to set the stage for the next 125 years and beyond. 

You made it! 
You have found the right non-profit organization and joined the board. The next question I hear most often is, “Now what do I do?” The answer to that question is both simple and complex. We are going to explore your responsibilities and the ramifications of your new role. 

An 84-year-old resident of Longview passed away this year, leaving $750,000 of her estate to three local non-profits.

​Relying on these types of unexpected donations is one way to build up your organization's reserves, but you can't count on these generous gifts.

Bellevue, WA -- Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Lisa H. Chin has joined our consulting team.  
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Lisa is a senior executive leader with 20+ years of expertise driving breakthrough results for highly innovative and mission-focused businesses and organizations including Amazon, Social Venture Partners, Year Up, Boys & Girls Club and Bellevue College.  

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Bellevue, WA --- Valtas Group is pleased to announce that
Ed Rogan has joined our Search team.

Ed Rogan is a human resources professional who has been  connecting people and mission for over 20 years.
Equally equipped with analytical and communication skills,
he has a knack for quickly grasping a situation, connecting with varied personalities, and understanding business issues.

Ed is skillful in building rapport with people from all walks of
life and brings a sense of humor, appropriate levity, and
enjoyment to working with a diverse client set. A committed community volunteer, he currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Community Health Centers of Snohomish County.
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Bellevue, WA -- Valtas Group is pleased to announce that Kathleen Lendvay has joined our consulting team. 

She recently led global operations at Splash.  In this role on the senior executive team, Kathleen led technology, human resources, legal and risk management, partner and vendor management, and operations across six countries. 
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​​Prior to her work at Splash, Kathleen worked in internal and client-facing leadership roles in management consulting, completing projects and interim positions for a variety of for profit and non-profit organizations across the US.