AIA Seattle and Seattle Design Festival are pleased to announce their selection of Melissa K. Neher as their new Executive Director.  ​They are excited to see the kind of passion and strategic vision this seasoned industry leader will bring to the role.

About Mellisa Neher

Formerly the Executive Director of Architects Without Borders Seattle, Neher joins AIA Seattle with extensive experience in using design to meet the needs of underserved communities.

After evaluating a field of exceptionally qualified candidates, KCD’s Board of Supervisors, with input from its staff and Advisory Committee, has named Rosa Méndez-Perez as their new Executive Director. 

​Rosa is an environment and climate advocate focused on issues of equity and community empowerment. With over a decade of experience in conservation and environmental policy, Rosa most recently served as the Director of the Office of Environmental Justice for New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation where she led the agency’s Environmental Justice and Indian Nations Affairs programs. 

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation’s largest statewide bicycling nonprofit, and its sister organization Washington Bikes have named Lee Lambert as their new Executive Director. 
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A fitness enthusiast and avid bicyclist, Lambert brings passion and experience to the role. As a four-time finisher of Cascade’s legendary Seattle to Portland ride, Lambert has plenty of stories to share about his many adventures on his bicycle.

In discussing what drew him to the role he explains,

The Board of EOI has selected Summer Stinson as the Executive Director. She has the right vision and experience to lead their organization into the future.  Summer was the Board Secretary, a progressive advocate, and long-time friend of EOI. ​

Bringing over twenty-five years of leadership experience in law and public advocacy, across public and private sectors, Summer possesses the skills, background, and energy to guide EOI into its next chapter.  ​

Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) is pleased to announce the placement of Lee Harper as Executive Director.
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Under the direction of the KHS Board of Directors, with the assistance of Valtas Group, and with input from shelter leadership, Harper’s hiring concludes a major and concerted months-long effort to find the best match to lead the nationally and regionally recognized progressive animal welfare organization.