- | Research Associate | (206) 805-6123
- Caitlin Aylward, MPA, analyzes administrative data and manages research projects on family and youth homelessness.
- | Interim Executive Director | (206) 805-6143
- Liza Burell, MSW, brings more than 18 years of experience working in homelessness to her role as Interim Executive Director. She also continues to oversee multiple program areas, including Schoolhouse Washington, the Washington Youth and Families Fund grant portfolio, and the Family Homelessness Initiative.
- | Senior Manager, Communications | (206) 805-6121
- Terra Chen helps lead the development and implementation of communications strategies for Building Changes and Schoolhouse Washington, a project of Building Changes.
- | Grants Manager | (206) 805-6132
- Jessamyn Findlay, MSW, manages administrative components of grantmaking, including contractual, financial, reporting, monitoring, and database management.
- | Senior Manager, Development | (206) 805-6139
- Molly Franey leads annual giving efforts and strategies that build strong relationships with individual donors and corporate and foundation supporters.
- | Senior Manager, Grantmaking & Capacity Building | (206) 805-6107
- Emily Harris-Shears, MSW, leads capacity building, grantmaking and data-driven decision making initiatives, with a particular focus on Snohomish County.
- | Senior Manager, Policy & Advocacy | (206) 805-6112
- Katara Jordan, JD, MSW, leads the agency's policy and advocacy work, as well as initiatives focused on student homelessness.
- | Senior Research Associate | (206) 805-6141
- Matthew Lemon, MPA, helps lead the development and implementation of Building Changes' research on student homelessness.
- | Senior Manager, Grantmaking & Capacity Building | (206) 805-6122
- Emily Mirra leads capacity building, grantmaking, and data-driven decision-making initiatives, with a particular focus on Pierce County.
- | Senior Manager, Grantmaking & Capacity Building | (206) 805-6135
- Klarissa Monteros leads Washington Youth & Families Fund grantmaking and capacity building activities.
- | Chief Financial Officer | (206) 805-6115
- Armilito J Pangilinan, CPA, oversees Finance, Human Resources, and Operations.
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- | Executive Assistant | (206) 805-6128
- Mandy Park, MA, provides administrative and programmatic support to the Executive Director, Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
- | Operations & Technology Coordinator | (206) 805-6151
- Paul Paulson provides general office support and coordinates operations and technology projects.
- | Director of Research & Evaluation | (206) 805-6124
- Annie Pennucci, MPA, oversees oversees Research & Evaluation at Building Changes, including evaluation of grant projects and analysis of administrative datasets.
- | Administrative Coordinator | (206) 805-6144
- Bree Quatacker provides support to the Program Director, Director of Policy & Strategic Communications, and Director of Research & Evaluation.
- | Accounting Manager | (206) 805-6120
- Joyce Saldanha manages essential accounting functions and supports account analysis, research, and process improvement.
- | Senior Manager, Education Strategy | (206) 805-6155
- Mehret Tekle-Awarun leads Building Changes' work in education and student homelessness, with a focus on our Schoolhouse Washington project.
- | Policy & Research Associate | (206) 805-6163
- Megan Veith, JD, conducts policy and research to inform Building Changes’ legislative priorities and measurement, learning, and evaluation work.
- | Accounting Coordinator | (206) 805-6145
- Manami Wakuta maintains and supports internal controls associated with cash receipts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting processes.
- | Director of Policy & Strategic Communications | (206) 805-6119
- Daniel Zavala, JD, MA, oversees development and implementation of policy, advocacy and communications strategies in support of the mission and goals of Building Changes.
