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Seattle Works | (206) 324-0808 | 312 First Ave. N. Ste. 200, Seattle, WA 98109 | info@seattleworks.org
 

OUR STAFF

The Seattle Works staff works closely with the community. Please free to call or e-mail us with any questions or to sign up to get involved in our programs and events. All staff members can be reached at (206) 324-0808 or at the individual e-mail addresses below.



Alison Carl White
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

Alison brings 10+ years of nonprofit leadership and management to Seattle Works.

 

“Over the last 17 years we’ve evolved as an organization. Today we stand at a crossroads, readily positioned to be the premier place for people in their 20s and 30s to take action in our community. I see the potential of our generation to make a substantive and lasting change in our community. Let’s go!”

 

Immediately prior to joining Seattle Works Alison managed a major funding initiative of six community organizations to consolidate volunteer industry functions in Portland, Oregon. She also took part in a community initiative to start a leadership program as CEO of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce in Washington.

 

A graduate of Leadership Tomorrow, Alison serves on the Board of Directors for United Way of King County and was honored in 2005 as a Puget Sound Business Journal 40 under 40. She lives in North Seattle with her husband Scott White and their two children.

 



Ed Prince
DIRECTOR OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS

Ed brings Government and Non-profit experience to Seattle Works. Most recently he served as the Program Manager for Client Services at the Central Area Motivation Program.

Before working at the Central Area Motivation Program, he was a Legislative/Community Liaison and served as the Acting Executive Director for the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs.

He serves on the Board of Trustees for Neighborhood House, the Puget Sound ESD Board, and is the Chair of Citizen's for Renton Schools, the local Bond and Levy committee. Ed lives in Renton with his Wife Meegan.

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Tara Smith
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

 

Tara brings eight years of fundraising experience to Seattle Works. Over the past three years on staff, she has significantly bolstered foundation support, strengthened relationships with corporate supporters and alumni board members, and tripled the net income from Emerald City Swank. Her fundraising career began at United Way of King County. A nerdy fan of reading and language, Tara also writes Seattle Works Weekly Email, newsletter and web content.

Tara is on the board of the Northwest Development Officer’s Association (NDOA), a professional association dedicated to providing fundraising training and advancing philanthropy in the region. She also volunteers with Pride Foundation's scholarship program. and has worked with groups including Municipal League's Candidate Evaluation committee, Neighborhood House and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Email Tara



Jan Zimmerly Burrell
DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

 

In her four years with Seattle Works, Jan has significantly expanded our volunteer programs, launching Hot Projects, Gulf Coast Trips and our Men's Mentoring Group, not to mention revamping Team Works to build in increased volunteer leadership, project variety, community issue education and opportunities to build social ties.

Jan is on the board of DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) of King County, a professional organization committed to providing training and networking opportunities for Volunteer Program Managers. 

Email Jan


 
Tyler Bosma
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

 

A graduate of Seattle Works' The Bridge program, Tyler is the newest member of the Seattle Works team. He spends his time at Seattle Works keeping things organized, entering information into proper places, and supporting his teammates. He is proud to be a part of the work and mission of Seattle Works.

Tyler also works as Office Manager for an organization called Powerful Voices, and is involved with the Children, Youth & Families Coalition - a sub-group of the Seattle Human Services Coalition.

Email Tyler

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