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. 

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gloria Hatcher-Mays as the new Executive Director of Rainier Valley Food Bank.

​Gloria previously served as Executive Director of the Pike Market Senior Center & Downtown Foodbank. She also served in the Seattle Mayor’s office and Human Services Department, managing the successful implementation of strategic initiatives and improving community outreach.

​Prior to that, Gloria spent 25 years in corporate senior management, designing and implementing total quality management and service delivery programs.

 “The Rainier Valley has been important to me and my family my entire life. My grandparents were farmers who moved to the Seattle area from Yakima and spent their early married life making friends and establishing a community in the Valley. It is important to me that the Rainier Valley continues to be home to a diverse and thriving community, and that residents who may be experiencing the stress of food insecurity are heard and receive respectful service.” - Gloria Hatcher-Mays said.

​We are pleased to announce the appointment of Leigh Ann Gilmer as the new Executive Director of Cascadia Art Museum.

​Leigh Ann began her career at the Museum of Northern Arizona and has since held leadership roles at the Museum of Glass and Seattle University before her tenure at the Museum of Pop Culture and Conservation Northwest. She is passionate about the role that cultural organizations play in bringing people together and building a strong sense of community. ​

​We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk Davis as the new Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (CAMPS) effective May 1, 2019.

​Kirk’s diverse background, including serving the small business community, manufacturing, banking and finance, and community integration, make him an excellent fit for the CAMPS organization.

We are very pleased to announce that C. Taney Hamill has been chosen as Aging Life Care Association’s® (ALCA) new Chief Executive Officer.

She will also serve as the CEO for the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM).

​​C. Taney Hamill is an accomplished senior executive in for profit, association, and non-profit environments. Her roles have included membership, operations, strategic alliances and partnerships, finance, fund raising, and new business development.