​REST, a Seattle-based organization that has been supporting victims of sex trafficking for the last 15 years, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Hodges as their new Chief Executive Officer. Elizabeth is an experienced nonprofit leader that will bring positivity and commitment to the organization to further help sexual exploitation victims find the support they need through REST’s programs and services. 

​After an extensive search, KNKX Public Radio has announced the appointment of David Fischer as their next President and General Manager. Their former leader, Joey Cohn, announced his retirement last spring after 37 years with the station, prompting the search. Joey will remain on board temporarily to ensure a smooth leadership handoff to David before his official start date on November 18.
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This leadership change ushers in a new era for the station, and David is certainly up for the challenge! As the long-time leader of Tacoma Arts Live and the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, David has worked with a multitude of jazz and blues artists and press personalities, demonstrating his love for not only the music but the people involved in the business. For these reasons, he was seen as a natural fit for the role. 

​The Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) has selected Neal Mizushima as their new Executive Director (ED) after an extensive search to find the right person to fill the unique role. Throughout the process the NAWA Board sought a candidate who would be a heart-centered leader and strategic partner in building their shared vision of advancing the nonprofit sector in Washington State. 

Jubilee Women’s Center has announced Elisabeth (Liz) Jarrard as their new Executive Director. Jarrard brings a proven track record of leadership excellence to the role and is excited to usher in this next chapter. In speaking of the road ahead, she has said, “I am wholeheartedly aligned with the mission and programming of Jubilee Women’s Center. It is needed, and it is effective. When we support each other, our entire community benefits.”

Having formerly worked at Compass Housing Alliance for a decade, Jarrard has considerable experience across the affordable housing and emergency services sectors. 

Launch is proud to announce that they have named their next Executive Director. Laura Nicholson, who has been serving as their Senior Director of Programs, will now lead the organization as their newest Executive Director. In speaking about her new role, Laura has said, 

In her former role at Launch, Laura was responsible for directing program development as well as overseeing their programming across 13 locations – initiating and expanding programming as well as collaborating with external partners. Laura’s passion for ensuring that all students have equitable access to opportunities is why she is a great fit for the Executive Director role.

The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) has appointed Kate Krug as their new Chief Executive Officer. In late 2023 the former CEO, Mary Ellen Stone, announced her retirement after 44 years of leading the organization. It was then that the Board of Directors sought to fill her immensely large shoes with someone who would be just as committed to KCSARC to usher in a new chapter of leadership. Her direction for the organization will prove pivotal at a time when many public resources both federally and locally are facing severe shortfalls. 

Her penchant for philanthropy as well as her proven track record in nonprofit development make her a great fit to lead RMHC in Seattle into a new era. ​