![]() ![]() Though recently retired, he was the CEO of Verity Credit Union. John and his husband, searching for a non-profit agency to partner with in developing low-income housing, started conversations with YouthCare’s CEO. John first became more familiar with YouthCare when his younger son started dropping into the Orion Center to receive services. In his free time, he is involved in the visual and performing arts, fitness and nutrition, writing, and travel. He recently co-founded and co-chairs EmRG, an association of LGBTQ corporate leaders who collaborate, serve the community, and advocate on behalf of LGBTQ employees in partnership with corporate leaders and local government. As the chairperson of the Russell Investments’ LGBTQ employee network, he has been a major financial and volunteer supporter of the scholarship programs of the GSBA and Pride Foundation. ![]() He has many years of experience serving in leadership positions and founding organizations that serve people affected by HIV, as well as bringing people together in support of LGBTQ communities. He believes that interceding in the lives of youth when they require it most is vital for the long-term health of our community. To him, YouthCare is one of the rare organizations that embodies both. Greg has had two passions in serving the community: education and helping the disadvantaged. ![]() Ken enjoys architecture and design, travel, reading, and cooking.īoard Co-Vice President Community Campaign/Development Committee Chair Race Equity Justice Committee Ken and his husband, Tony, a Professor of Educational Studies at University of Washington, live in Seattle. He also enjoys volunteering for The One Eighty Foundation and in the past with Treehouse, Gay City, and Seattle International Film Festival. Fast forward to 2018 and Ken’s professional life in development led YouthCare to connect him to the Real Estate Committee, and soon thereafter he joined the Board. Those powerful experiences with young people made him realize that he wanted to have a greater, more thoughtful impact with youth and YouthCare as an organization. The next step was naturally to start hosting a yearly luncheon table. That led to helping out the Barista program with resume writing, job hunting skills, and interview skills. It was such a great experience that they started doing a monthly lunch. Ken was introduced to YouthCare during a day of service through his company when they served lunch at The Orion Center. ![]()
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