Meet Our Team

Eddie Lincoln

Chief Executive Officer

B.A. Communications Studies, Seattle University
Juris Doctorate, Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Hannah Bahn

Chief Program Officer

B.A. Anthropology and Education, Haverford College
M.A. Public Service, University of Arkansas – Clinton School of Public Service
Ed. D. in Educational Leadership, University of Pennsylvania

Morgan Larsen

Chief Operating Officer

B.S. Accounting, Arizona State University
M.S. Accounting and Information Systems, Arizona State University, CPA

Lenda Nguyen

Executive Site Director of Seattle

Alum | Cohort 1

B.S. Biology, University of Washington
M.S.T. – Adolescence Education

Carina Schubert

Interim Chief Advancement Officer

B.A. Youth Ministry, Azusa Pacific University

Jennifer Ward

Executive Site Director of Tacoma

B.S. Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington
M.Ed. Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, University of Washington

Hoa Duong

Accounting Manager

Caroline Falt

Advancement Operations Specialist

B.A. Psychology & Minor in Sociology, Seattle Pacific University

Mackenzie Hallett

Marketing & Communications Specialist

B.F.A Graphic Design & B.F.A Studio Art: Illustration, University of Central Missouri
Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design, UW Professional & Continuing Education

José Leonor

Major Gifts Officer

B.A. Comparative Literature, Princeton University
M.A. Educational Leadership, Teachers College Columbia University

Olivia Littles

Grants Manager

B.A., Wheaton College
M.A. Socio-Cultural Anthropology, University of Washington
Ph.D Socio-Cultural Anthropology, University of Washington

Pragya Madan

Director of People & Culture

B.S Physics, Delhi University
Graduate Certificate, Human Resource Management
Certified Integral Coach

Crysta Maniscalco

Corporate Engagement Manager

B.A. Psychology & Sociology, Indiana University
Masters in Social Work, Indiana University

David Mejias

Director of Corporate Relations

B.A. Public & International Affairs, Princeton University

Rediet Mulugeta

People & Culture Generalist

B.A. Global Development Studies, Seattle Pacific University

Claire E. Smith

Senior Executive Assistant

B.A. English Literature, Pacific Lutheran University
B.A. Hispanic Studies, Pacific Lutheran University
Master of Social Work, University of Washington

Maya Tukes

Office Administrator

Alum | Cohort 13

B.A. Communications and Media Studies, Seattle University

Emily Westlake

Director of Foundation Relations

B.A. Community Activism and Photography, New York University
M.A. Nonprofit Leadership, Seattle University

Dale Yee

Director of Marketing & Communications

B.A. in Communications, Western Washington University
M.A. in Communication Studies (emphasis on Organizational Communication), San Diego State University

Kathia Vivar Acevedo

Academic Coach

Alum | Cohort 9

B.A. Marketing & Finance, University of Washington, Bothell

Aisha Cathcart

College & Career Coach

B.A. Speech and Hearing Sciences, Washington State University

Kayleigh Concepcion

Director of Academic Enrichment

B.A. Psychology, University of Hawai’i at Manoa
M.S. Education, Johns Hopkins University

Ithay Cortes-Quiroz

Academic Enrichment Program Assistant

Alum | Cohort 12

B.S. Biology, Seattle University

Martin Cuali-Ramirez

Academic Enrichment Manager

B.A. Education, Communities and Organizations, University of Washington

Hannah Daniels

Academic Coach

B.A. Global Studies, North Park University

Milena Flores

Associate Director of College & Career Coaching

B.A. Political Science, Stanford University

Sayra Damian Garcia

Academic Coach

Alum | Cohort 9

B.A. American Ethnic Studies, University of Washington-Seattle

Asha Hanstad

College & Career Coach

B.A. Sociology, Occidental College
M.A. Education with Counseling Concentration, San Diego State University

Sara Jackson

Director of College & Career

B.A. International Studies, Macalester College
M.P.P Educational Policy and Urban Affairs, UCLA J.D., UCLA School of Law

Quianna Koonce

Mental Health Clinician (5th – 8th)

Alum | Cohort 2

B.A. Sociology & Anthropology, Agnes Scott College
Masters in Social Work, North Carolina Central University

Drego Little

Learning Support Specialist & Literature/Writing Teacher

B.A. Law, Society and Justice, University of Washington
M.Ed. Literacy, University of Washington

May-Lannie Lozano

Academic Coaching Manager I

Alum | Cohort 4

B.A. Sociology, Whitman College

Rosida Mohamathno

Associate Director of Leadership & Career Development: Experiential Learning

B.A. Communications, University of Washington

Myly Nguyen

Academic Coaching Manager II

B.A. Psychology, Whitworth University

Kathryn Pienta

Lead Mental Health Clinician (9th – College)

B.A. Psychology, Wheaton College
Masters in Social Work, Simmons College

Liz Sadler

Associate Director of Academic Coaching (MS & HS)

B.A. Mathematics, Hamilton College
B.A. Classical Languages, Hamilton College
Masters in Teaching, Seattle University

Steph Salazar

Associate Director of Career & Alumni Engagement

B.A., Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Texas at Austin
M.Ed., Leadership in Higher Education, University of Washington

Ashante Samuels

Recruitment & Community Engagement Coordinator

Alum | Cohort 10

B.A. Psychology, University of Washington Tacoma

Ashley Sirls

Director of Middle and High School

B.A. Secondary Education (English & African American Studies), Arizona State University
M.Ed. Literacy, University of Washington

Shawnee Smith

Director of Placement

B.A. Communications, Alabama A&M University

Tremaine Stanley

Director of College Counseling

B.A. Criminal Justice, Washington State University
M.S. Management & Leadership, Western Governors University

Kelabe Tewolde

Associate Director of Leadership & Career Development: Workshops & Curriculum

Alum | Cohort 5

B.A. Political Science, Colgate University

Rachel Tolano

Director of Recruitment & Community Engagement

B.A. English, Stanford University
M.A. History of Art & Architecture, Boston University

Ella Xiao

Academic Coach

B.A. Education and Sociology, Vassar College

Nicole Anthony

Director of Recruitment & Community Engagement

20+ years experience in Youth Development, program management, leadership development and training

Ena Artugue

Recruitment & Community Engagement Coordinator

B.A. English, University of Washington – Seattle

Isolina Campbell-Cronin

Director of Middle School Readiness

Alum | Cohort 2

B.A. Child Development, Spelman College
K-6 Teacher Certification, Relay GSE
M.A. Education, Goddard College

Anisia Khammala

Academic Coach

A.A. General Arts, Pierce College
B.A. Sociology, minor in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Gonzaga University

Will Mathews

Academic Coach

B.A. African American Studies & B.A. Communication, University of Puget Sound

Jaliyah Putney

Program Assistant

Alum | Cohort 10

B.A Marketing, Western Washington University

Teri Rutledge

Associate Executive Director

B.A. History & Elementary Education, Western Washington University
M.S. Curriculum & Instruction, Western Governor’s University
M.Ed., Columbia University