Most recently, he served as the executive director of The Partnership Funds, a collaborative dedicated to winning anti-racist independent political power in states across the country. 198.57.27.198 He brings deep, multi-generational connections with tribal and non-tribal communities throughout the state and a personal understanding of the socioeconomic injustices present in many rural communities. He is an avid soccer fan and supports Barcelona FC and the Argentina national team. "I want to come into work every day and know I'm making a difference . Gabriela sits on the board of the Justice for Girls Coalition of Washington State, an organization working to pave pathways for girls in adverse situations to have a better future. The foundation, based in Denver, manages roughly $2.6 billion in assets under management, which it distributes to healthcare-related programs in the community. Community Affiliations. The Senior Executive Team is made up of Department leaders who are in charge of carrying out our mission and vision. In 2017, Schneider became CFO/Deputy Executive Director at Denver Human Services and returned to the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing as Deputy Finance Office Director in January 2020. Emma Noyes joins Inatai Foundation as a research director with more than a decade of experience specializing in participatory action research with underserved and oppressed communities. Born and raised in Seattles Beacon Hill neighborhood, Nick was propelled to study law after serving his community as legislative aid to former King County Councilmember Larry Gossett. She was reappointed by Governor Jared Polis in December 2018 and confirmed by the Colorado Senate in January 2019. Ralph comes to us with more than 20 years of leadership experience, including president, chief operating officer and senior vice president positions across multiple industries. Gabriela also has experience working in journalism at the Daily Record in Ellensburg and El Sol de Yakima newspaper. Deputy Scheminske has also served as the . Outside of work, Grace volunteers as an ambassador for Westside Baby, a nonprofit that collects and distributes diapers and other baby supplies, and she serves on the Events and Sponsorships Committee for Community Roots Housing. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in her community of Beacon Hill in Seattle and rediscovering life marvels with her seven-year-old son, Mateo. She strives to make the foundations grantmaking process streamlined and convenient so organizations can focus on programmatic efforts. Most recently, Julia worked on the investment team at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., helping manage a $1.8 billion endowment for the worlds largest network of museums, education, and research institutions, which include 19 museums and the National Zoo. (503) 228-5512. Brbara earned a bachelors degree and an MPA from the University of Washington. Kayla was most recently a program associate for the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and, before that, the youth program director for the Center for Community Impact at YMCA Pierce and Kitsap Counties. A 25-year veteran of the Pierce County nonprofit ecosystem, he has worked every position from front-desk receptionist to board member. Dawn spent two decades working for university endowments. Colorado Springs, CO. Posted: January 19, 2023. She previously served as a board member for the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon where she shared her expertise in grantmaking. Chief Financial Officer. 44 Chief Investment Officer jobs available in Denver, CO on Indeed.com. As a person of color, Dion recognizes the impacts of racial injustices, and is eager to be part of an organization looking to make extraordinary changes that advance equity and racial justice across the state. In her personal time, LaHoma is the music department coordinator at her church, New Day Christ Church in Renton, where she also sits on the board of directors. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Seattle University School of Law, Nick enjoys being on the open road and takes driving trips across the United States when he can. As a vice president, Steven is responsible for the vision, development, and implementation of a range of grantmaking, leadership, and power-building strategies to advance racial justice and equity in Washington and beyond. A big believer in the power of volunteering and being in the community, shes served at organizations like Legal Voice since 2013. Jorge also enjoys reading history books, in part because understanding the past can help with understanding the present. She is deeply involved with several community organizations and boards and serves as an elder care advocate. Jorge earned his BA in political science from Bowdoin College. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. In her first year, Nichole and Inatai Foundation staff visited all of Washingtons 39 counties multiple times. Outside of work, LiLi serves on the board of OneAmerica Votes, and enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling with her family. She also enjoys charcuterie boards, cheese, and giving her favorite recommendations for gamay wines. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2956074d372ad5 She serves on the board of Southeast Seattle Education Coalition, which seeks to improve education for students furthest from opportunities. This includes in-depth exploration of every single neighborhood park and playground within a 30-mile radius of her home in Shoreline. He also leads the creation of strategic plans, programmatic goals and objectives, allocation of business analysts and fiscal resources. Robert Jansen, MD - Chief Medical Officer/ Chief of Staff. She went on to earn her masters degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. Schneiderpreviously served in the State Auditors Office and in the Departments budget office before accepting a promotional opportunity as Finance Director of the community health centers at Denver Health and Hospital Authority. As accountant, she ensures the accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries and monitors compliance with the foundations policies, protocols, and workflows. Holding a degree in business IT management from Western Governors University, Jenny is also an elected member of Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors and sits on the Washington 211 Board, and Washington State Budget & Policy Center . Her role includes a variety of administrative, relationship management, research, and team-wide coordination activities that ensure the team functions efficiently and effectively. Ben McKeeby - Chief Information Officer. He is an avid photographer, with his pictures published in Lonely Planet travel guides. Sara is the Chief Financial Officer for Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, a Rocky Mountain regional law firm located in Denver, Colorado. Charlotte Crist became Director of the Departments Cost Control and Quality Improvement Office in June 2022. During those eleven years at NAYA, Nicholes most satisfying and impactful accomplishment was co-founding the Coalition of Communities of Color, a powerful advocacy group in the Northwest region. Prior to that, she worked as an administrative assistant and volunteer coordinator at College Access Now. The Colorado Health Foundation frequently issues news releases on programs and initiatives that are bringing health in reach for all Coloradans. Her pastimes include cooking (She and her husband met in a professional kitchen!) Bowei has a master of finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelors degree in finance, with a minor in economics, from Georgetown University. Prior to that, she led learning and evaluation efforts for the Annie E. Casey Foundations Making Connections Initiative in the White Center & Boulevard Park neighborhoods of South King County, and supported family and youth programs through. Elevance Health is reimagining the health system and taking a more holistic approach to improve outcomes, equity, and accessibility. Brenda joins Inatai as a program associate on the grantmaking team. Cory now serves as the executive vice presidentoverseeing finance, operations, human resources, communications, legal, real estate, and technology, while providing counsel and support on governance, strategy, and organizational development. When she isnt working or volunteering, Jenny helps run her familys restaurant, Indigenous Eats, which specializes in contemporary Native American comfort food. Full-Time. In this role, Comer is responsible for the ongoing leadership of Kaiser Permanente's information technology vision, strategy, and execution. Previously, Brenda served as deputy director and policy manager at the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. Angie is an administrative associate supporting the investment team at the foundation. While she currently resides in Kennewick with her husband Brent and twin sons Henry and Harrison, Christina has also lived in Yakima, Bellingham, Redmond, and Seattle in addition to Texas and Utah. Rosa is responsible for supporting the foundations commitment to engaging with communities across Washington. Willie has helmed the foundations investment office since 2009. Before her role at Inatai, she worked as a program officer at Empire Health Foundation. Dawn oversees a range of compliance, monitoring, analysis, and reporting functions for Inatai Foundations investment portfolio. Valleywise Health is Arizona's only public health care system and Maricopa County's largest training center of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. 67.205.36.8 They will lead special projects that support the programs team in building community and relationships with grantees and philanthropic partners. Mitchell has also worked with Solid Ground and with Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment (APACE) to advance affordable housing and voter engagement initiatives. The CFO ensures the organization maintains ethical employment practices that are in compliance with all local, state and federal employment laws. Prior to joining Inatai, Celeste served as a staff accountant for Columbia Basin Health Association, a nonprofit with a mission to provide equal access to quality health care for all people in Central Washington. In her free time, Sewheat loves making art, roller skating (particularly jam skating), and listening to podcasts.