Lenny Wilkens

Founder

Lenny Wilkens is the embodiment of teamwork. As the only person in the history of the NBA to be listed among the top 50 players of all time as well as one of the top 10 coaches, his understanding of how good leadership can help tap limitless potential is second to none.

Jamee Wilkens-Bravo

Secretary

Jamee is a proficient graphic designer who has dedicated much time and talent to the LWF, including brand collateral print and web design. She supports Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary by volunteering her services updating the online newsletter. Jamee graduated from UCLA with a BA and was also awarded an AA from the Art Institute of Seattle. Her work history includes Boeing, Humongous Studio, Microsoft, and Expedia.

Cynthia Harper

President

George Northcroft

Board Member

George has executive experience in corporate and government operations. Besides LWF he serves on other non-profit boards that focus on education and the performing arts.

Michael Dana

Board Member

An account executive at Halyard Health as well as a small business owner, Michael currently serves on two non-profit boards, the LWF and the Trufant Family Foundation. On the weekends he can be found playing with his five grandchildren and rooting for the Seahawks and Hoosiers.

Melissa Valdez O'Connor

Vice President

Melissa has spent the last 15 years in the research and global health field, most recently at the Centers for Disease Control and the non-profit global health organization PATH. Melissa graduated from the University of Washington and holds a MPH from Emory University. Besides the LWF, Melissa is involved with other local philanthropic and non-profit groups, her church and enjoys spending time with her husband, Sean, and two young children. 

Joseph Goudeau

Board Member

Joseph Goudeau managed the Future Brands Washington and Alaska portfolios and was President of William Ryan Select. In addition to serving as past president of DRAW (Distillers Representatives of Washington), he served on the board of the Central Area Senior Center and founded their annual golf tournament, one of their most profitable fundraisers. He is presently retired and serving on the board of the Lenny Wilkens Foundation.

Shawn McWashington

Board Member

Shawn McWashington oversees business development and aspects of community relations for HomeStreet Bank. A former professional football player and radio analyst, Shawn and or his mother Deloria Jones have been involved with the Lenny Wilkens Foundation for over 2 decades.

La Shandra Hurst

Board Member

La Shanda has worked in the non-profit sector for 13 years, providing her marketing, fund development and event planning skills to youth-serving organizations such as Girls Inc., MESA, Portland State University, Youth Opportunity Inc. and Girl Scouts of Oregon and Washington. She is currently the program manager for Microsoft Employee Giving and serves on many community boards throughout the Seattle area.

Mark Fremmerlid

Board Member

President at Four Park Avenue. Oversight, management and sales for a national company specializing in parking management, valet parking and transportation services.