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Our People
Staff
Our diverse team brings expertise across finance, philanthropic giving, community organizing, capacity building, marketing and communications, and nonprofit management. Together, we advance community-driven philanthropy by partnering with other caring residents to build a flourishing southwest Washington.
Board of Directors
Our volunteer board is made up of local leaders with diverse interests, skills, and backgrounds. These engaged community leaders serve to ensure that the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington maintains the highest standards and fulfills its mission.
John Deeder, Chair
Retired Superintendent, Evergreen Public Schools
Andy Silver, Vice Chair
Chief Executive Officer, Vancouver Housing Authority
Brian Riffel, Treasurer
Executive Director, Randall Charitable Trust
Cristhian A. Canseco Juarez, Secretary
Supervisor Charge Description Master (CDM) - Revenue Integrity, PeaceHealth
Lai-Lani Ovalles, Member-at-Large
Kim Capeloto
President, Lighthouse Financial Foundation
Karissa Lowe
Community Grants Program Manager, Metro
George Middleton, CFA®, PFS
Retired Principal, Middleton & Company
Vanessa Neal
Vice President of People and Culture
