LEADERSHIP & SUPPORT TEAM
Derek Birnie, Interim Executive Director
With 25 years of experience as a social enterprise leader and three previous posts as nonprofit CEO, Derek worked with the board, staff, and partners to set a newly focused and transparent direction for the organization. He continues to provide administrative support and leadership while the organization positions for a permanent executive (anticipated in early 2015). More
Judy Yasutake, Managing Director
We're very lucky to have an education leader of Judy's experience and stature; over the course of her 35-year career in education, Judy has spent time in the classroom, the Principal's Chair, and in government and nonprofit agencies focused on education. Judy brings a passion for and a keen understanding of collaboration between community members and organizations and schools. Judy's primary role will be to will oversee the program - including our partners, staff, and volunteers. More
SITE MANAGERS
Nikki Fogerty, Foster/Showalter Site Manager
Nikki Fogerty is in her third year of working with CSC, working as Site Manager for Foster High School and Showalter Middle School after two years of preparation as an AmeriCorps volunteer. A Seattle University graduate, Nikki is committed to social justice and working towards equity in education. More
Gretchen Lemon, Tyee/Chinook Site Manager
Gretchen Lemon is the Site Manager at Tyee and Chinook. Gretchen has a teaching certificate with endorsements in ELL and mid-level humanities and is well on her way to achieving her Masters in Teaching. She has deep experience working with youth groups, including work as a para-educator, leadership of youth groups, after-school glee clubs, More
Izchel Chacon, Beverly Park/Bow Lake/Madrona Site Manager
Izchel (E-shell) Chacon is continuing with CSC for her 4th year this year as Site Manager for three elementary schools in the Highline School District. She has previous experience working with youth as a paraeducator in the Wenatchee School district, SES Tutor in the Greater Seattle area, and AVID Tutor in the Tukwila School District. More
Alexandra Milan, Evergreen/Cascade Site Manager
Alex Milan is CSC’s Site Manager for Evergreen Campus and Cascade Middle School. Prior to joining the CSC staff, she was a Notre Dame AmeriCorps volunteer working with CSC as a Program Lead at Evergreen Campus. Alex attended Rutgers University, where she received her B.A. in Psychology and minored in Criminology. More
SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM STAFF
Spencer Mays, Tyee Program Lead
Spencer Mays just moved to Seattle from California and is excited to work at Tyee High School this year. In his free time, he loves to read history, play trombone, and play basketball. In the future he would love to become a civil rights and human rights lawyer. More
Riel LaPlant, Program Lead
Riel Patrick Night-shoot LaPlant is a recent Stanford grad from the Blackfeet Indian reservation in Northwestern Montana with a strong interest in social and educational equality. More
Sammy Wing, Evergreen Program Lead
Sammy Wing is from New Hampshire and recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University, where she studied Urban Community development. She has been volunteering and participating in the White Center community for the past 4 years and is very excited to be with AmeriCorps serving at Evergreen. More
