2024 Service Alternatives Leadership
2024 SA Leadership
Ali Al-Sadi Financial Manager 870
Years at SA: 10 years
Service Area: SATI Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I relate to Fiscal Responsibility the most because it is an integral part of my work on a daily bases!
What would you do if you won the lottery?
That would depend on how much I won...but if it was a significant amount, I would likely invest in a variety of stocks, buy a house, and a commercial espresso machine!
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Turkey, primarily because of how good Turkish food is, but there are also lots of historical sites to visit as well!
2024 SA Leadership Angie Potts
Program Manager 35
Years at SA: 23 years
Service Area: Community Services - Youth Location: Walla Walla
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity-It’s important to me to be a person who is trusted, honest, and doing what needs to be done without being asked or told. It’s also important to me to do the right thing, even when it’s difficult and unpopular.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Pay off our bills and find a warm place to spend winters! Preferably tropical and on a beach. And buy a custom tour bus for my high school teams to travel in. School buses are not comfortable.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
An over water bungalow in the Maldives. If you’ve ever seen pictures, that explains why.
2024 SA Leadership
Anthony Parisi Recruiting Area Manager 910
Years at SA: 6 Years Service Area: Operations Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Customer service: It embodies and encompasses all the SA values.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Buy a house, install a secret passage from the library to the kitchen.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Paris: The French Empire stole all the great art in the world and put it in one city for my convenience .
2024 SA Leadership Ashlee Wiley Area Manager
600
Years at SA: 21 years
Service Area: Community Services - Employment Location: Vancouver
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Excellence, because if you are doing everything with excellence in mind then the others fall into place.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Pay off some bills, put money aside for kids, then travel. I would travel and spend at least a month in each destination to immerse myself in the culture and lifestyle. I would also by my husband a yak, because that is what he wanted if we were to win the lotto.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
The beach, but not necessary a hot one. I like to go somewhere near the ocean and just relax. Be able to do things on my own time, or just take a nap on the beach being lulled by the waves. As I get older just having time to be is more appealing than seeing all the sites.
2024 SA Leadership Bakary Darboe Program
Manager 24
Years at SA: 12 years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Employee Satisfaction: I have worked in several companies that provides the same service as SA, but I did not see anyone take care of their employees the way SA does in terms of Benefits and trainings.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I will make sure my family are taken care off and support groups and organization that help the low-income population in Snohomish.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Any country in the tropic area of the world because i love nature and great beaches.
2024 SA Leadership
Belinda Kindschi
CEO 90
Years at SA: 33 years
Service Area: Corporate Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Respect. Upholding the value of respect through everything we do lays the foundation for the rest of the values to thrive and for us to carry out our mission and vision. We recognize that it takes each of us, in our various roles land with our various skills, to thrive.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Well, to do this, I would need to buy a ticket! Given that I have never bought a ticket, I haven’t given it much thought. But I would definitely do more traveling, I would do more donating, and I would set my family up for long term financial independence.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I would love to spend time in small European towns and villages. South of France, Italy, and Portugual to name a few....traveling at a slow pace and immersing myself. I yearn for time connecting, taking in sites, eating, and a slow pace!
2024 SA Leadership
Bobbi Clawdus Administrator 70
Years at SA: 25 years Service Area: Community Location: Kennewick
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I believe we all go through seasons in our roles and sometime values outweigh others during a season.
Currently the value I am relating to the most is Customer Service. As we are trying to expand all community programs to meet the needs of our customers.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
First, I would need to start playing the Lottery! I would purchase a vacation home on the Oregon coast, pay off my current home. Still live a simple life and invest in my children’s future......and honestly, I’d more than likely buy two donkeys
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I would actually, like to take a full year and travel by RV around the United States to see all the wonders, to enjoy a life of adventure and relaxation. An exotic vacation somewhere overseas sounds fun too but also exhausting, all the packing, customs, etc....
2024 SA Leadership Chris Breece Administrator 81
Years at SA: 25 years
Service Area: SATI
Location: Atlantic City
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
The two that I relate to most are Customer Service and Fiscal Responsibility. Customer Service because the nature of the work done in service to the licensees that utilize our curriculum. Fiscal Responsibility because of the reminder of the stewardship that I hold of SA’s resources.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Retire and travel the world with my wife!
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
As a huge sci-fi geek, my dream vacation would be to spend a week on the International Space Station to experience space and zero gravity. I doubt I would want to spend longer there, but the experience of it would certainly be unforgettable.
2024 SA Leadership
Claire Clauson Quality, Compliance, and Development Administrator 80
Years at SA: 10 years Service Area: SATI Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Excellence, because I am always striving to do the best that I can do, while being open to learning, development, and growth opportunities.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would take the lump sum/pay taxes. Then provide a certain amount to immediate family members and investment accounts for my kids. Payoff my house stuff, purchase the piece of property next to my parents, and invest the remaining amount.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Italy - focusing on time in Rome, Tuscany, and the Almafi Coast. This was supposed to be our honeymoon planned for 2020 or 2021. Elections/Covid/Kids/life haven’t allowed us to take it yet.
2024 SA Leadership Cristina Blanco Program
Manager 45
Years at SA: 2 years
Service Area: Community Services - Youth Location: Kennewick
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Customer Service - I take pride in knowing that my team and I can work together to keep our community satisfied with the services we provide. Being available and supportive to our foster families, employees, and community resources, goes a long way.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
My family always comes first. Helping them achieve their dreams without financial fears would mean everything. My mom deserves a home she admires, my sisters deserve to experience good opportunities, and my husband deserves to travel for a job that makes him happy.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Switzerland - I saw pictures of this country in a magazine when I was younger, and it’s been on my bucket list ever since. The green open landscapes with views of light snow-covered mountains just seems like a breath of fresh air.
2024 SA Leadership
Cristina Villalba Program Manager 38
Years at SA: 22 years
Service Area: Community Services - Youth Location: Sunnyside
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
IIntegrity: it’s important to always be honest as a person and in your day-to-day work by having strong values, moral and ethical principles.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would pay all my bills, travel the world, help support my family and others in need.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Cabo San Lucas,
Mexico
2024 SA Leadership
Demetria LaFond Program Manager 48
Years at SA: 7 years
Service Area: Community Services- WorkFirst Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Excellence. I chose this because I strive to go above and beyond.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Buy land by a river so I can fish and build houses for myself and all of my kids.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Anywhere with heat, warm, clear water and soft sand.
2024 SA Leadership Dianna Kujawski
Area Manager 800
Years at SA: 2 years
Service Area: SATI
Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
The work I do requires compliance with all the values. But, I would have to say Customer Service. Most of my career has been in customer service and support. Everything we do is in service to someone else, customers, coworkers, clients.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Travel - for personal time and missions trips to areas where I can help others. I’ve been on several short-term missions to other countries and I really enjoy meeting and helping other people over the world, especially kids.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I am a bit of a science nerd and I have always wanted to explore the Galapagos Islands. This ties back to part of my lottery winnings.
2024 SA Leadership Fatou D Bah
Program Manager 11 and 23
Years at SA: 8 years Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I relate most to Integrity because it embodies all the other SA Values. Integrity fosters a positive work environment, build trust, confidence and prevent unethical behavior. Without integrity, one cannot stive for excellence, respect and delivery quality services to our clients.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Maternity mortal rate is high in Africa. I help women give birth without complication or dying at childbirth. I will expand on my reproductive health NGO I co-founded in The Gambia to reduce domestic violence, teenage pregnancy and girl child early marriages.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I want to visit Bora Bora probably before the end of this year. I love the sheer tropical beauty of the island, mount Otemanu and the wonderful beaches and scenery.
2024 SA Leadership
Heather Hansen Director of Community Services 700
Years at SA: 25 years
Service Area: Community Services Location: Vancouver
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Community is at the heart of my professional and personal life. I find purpose in serving others in my work or daily interactions. It’s this commitment to each other that weaves the fabric of stronger communities—ones that benefit not just us, but everyone we touch
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would provide something for my family and friends, treat myself, and then invest the rest.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Kauai, often referred to as “the Garden Isle,” has always been my dream vacation destination.
2024 SA Leadership Jessie DiPardo Engagement
Administrator 910
Years at SA: 31 years
Service Area: Operations Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Community. It comes in all forms and varieties. It can be the community you go home to, or the community you open your mind to. Small interest community, large impact community. A shared sense of place.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Philanthropy or brews by the bay -- or a little bit of both
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Midnight at Paris! see first hand how the City of Lights shimmer & glow
2024 SA Leadership Jhannaya Brown-Tanks Program Manager 40
Years at SA: 1 year
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Tacoma
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I relate to employee satisfaction because I believe happy, motivated employees drive innovation, productivity, and company success. Ensuring employees feel valued and supported creates a positive work environment, reduces turnover, and fosters loyalty.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
If I won the lottery, I would buy acreage of land to live simply. I’d create a cozy homestead away from the city, focusing on a self-sustained lifestyle. This peaceful, rural setting would allow me to connect with nature and enjoy a serene, fulfilling life.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Switzerland is my dream vacation because of its breathtaking landscapes, including the Swiss Alps and pristine lakes. I am drawn to the countryside mainly. The blend of outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, and rich cultural heritage makes it the perfect getaway to relax and explore.
2024 SA Leadership John Bollacker Program Manager 20
Years at SA: 3 years
Service Area: Community Services - Employment Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity, I feel when you focus on integrity the other Values will follow suit.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
go to work on Monday, with a better car.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Germany staying in the alps. I lived there for 4 years and loved it.
2024 SA Leadership
Juliane Ditzler Program Manager 34
Years at SA: 5 years Service Area: Community Services - Youth Location: Vancouver
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I relate to Respect the most. I think the way that we treat each other and ourselves is incredibly influential to the success of our communities.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Pay my mortgage and update my home to be a dream home! I’m talking a library, gardens, home gym and theater, etc.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I have always loved staying at the Oregon Coast because of childhood memories but I think anywhere with really yummy food is my dream vacation. I love food.
2024 SA Leadership Karin Gaillardet Residential Manager 6
Years at SA: 4 Years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Respect: Often we think of respect in our differant departments, but respect goes so much further. It effect
EVERYTHING and everyone that we work with. Respect goes with each of our other values and if we are applying those to our work, then we are also acting with respect.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would py off any and all debt and plan a large family trip with my grown kids and grandkids.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Dream?..Favorite that I will always go back to... Kona Hawaii. The COFFEE is AMAZING-the people are laid back, water is nice, tempts are just right, You can go visit and experiance other islands in a matter of a few minutes and its like visiting another destination.
2024 SA Leadership Karina Briscoe
Chief Operating Officer 910
Years at SA: 32 years Service Area: Operations Location: Manson
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I think the value I have relate to the most is integrity - doing the right things, in the right way, for the right reasons, regardless of who is watching. Holding this one as primary brings alignment with our other organizational values.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
This is a hard one given I do not play the lottery. So, if I was gifted a ticket and won, I would pay off debt, and set up college funds for my grandchildren, I would also like to take a percentage and donate money to charity and/or research.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I would very much like to visit Italy and have the whole Eat, Pray, Love experience. I would want to learn to speak Italian and would want to live there for at least 3 months... maybe 6!
2024 SA Leadership Kaytlin
Eldred Instructional Designer 80
Years at SA: 1.5 years Service Area: SATI Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
To me, excellence means committing to the highest standards & never settling for mediocrity. I embrace challenges as opportunities to refine skills and expand knowledge. I support and elevate those around me, recognizing that collective excellence is as important as individual achievement.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
You would never hear from me again. I would be poolside with my dogs. Immediately. Mongolia for the sand dunes, mountains, and golden eagles. Madagascar for the beaches and the baobab trees.
2024 SA Leadership Kiera
Hulsey Program Manager 605
Years at SA: 9 months
Service Area: Community Services - Employment Location: Vancouver
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity because it is also one of my personal values in showing up the way I say that I am.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would buy my mom a house
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Alaska because it looks beautiful.
2024 SA Leadership Kristy Erwin Program
Manager 32
Years at SA: 16 years
Service Area: Community Services - Youth Location: Lacey
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I feel that customer service is an essential part of working in children and family services by being able to work with different youth, families, social workers, and many other team members. It is being able to build that rapport and creating an understanding of how to best serve that youths needs.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would purchase a much better rv and travel a lot more and enjoy seeing a lot more of the US. I would continue to work in children and family services in some capacity and I would love to be able to write a book about how foster parents can make a positive impact in children’s lives.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Ireland and Scotland to be able to explore my family heritage. In particular, the Drum Castle and the surrounding area in Scotland.
2024 SA Leadership
Larissa Floyd Director of Residential Services 50
Years at SA: 25 years
Service Area: Residential Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity is the value that I relate to the most. Doing the right thing for the right reason, along with learning and adjusting from mistakes, is important.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I want to buy a family compound with enough land to accommodate each kid’s home and a dog rescue.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
No dream destination. We want to do more road trips with the dogs.
2024 SA Leadership Leslee Petersen Area Manager 700
Years at SA: 20 years
Service Area: Community Services Location: Ipswich
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity - it’s a personally important value of mine.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Spend way less time explaining my online purchases to my husband. :)
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Ireland - it was my grandma’s favorite place on earth, and I grew up looking at slides of her trips there.
2024 SA Leadership Lisa Quilico
Program Manager 2
Years at SA: 18 years
Location: Oak Harbor
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
All the SA values are very important to me but I relate more towards community because we can connect thru community involvement by actively helping the clients find what fun activities that there is too do. Having the clients participate in this is very key.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Taking a long vacation to Australia then high tailing it across the world. Then buy myself a big house and new cars.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Scotland. My grandmother is from there and that is one place that I want to go visit.
2024 SA Leadership Liz Harper Area Manager 55
Years at SA: 21 years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Tacoma
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity, because is also my personal value. Integrity says a lot about a person.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Besides traveling, I will create affordable housing for Clients.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Korea, because I will enjoy the view.
2024 SA Leadership Lizzie Kittel
Technical Assistance Administrator 870
Years at SA: 3 years
Service Area: SATI
Location: Tacoma
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Fiscal Responsibility! I’m the budgeter in my family, and I’m constantly reading books about finance and investing, and listening to podcasts on the topic. I also believe in spending more money on the right things when the occasion calls for it.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Buy a castle in France and build the finest library the world has ever seen.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Italy for six weeks--Rome, Florence, Venice and then a couple of weeks in Tuscany to drink wine and eat pasta until we can’t move.
2024 SA Leadership Lori Watt Human Resources
Benefits & Claims Manager 90
Years at SA: 31 years
Service Area: Corporate Location: Oak Harbor
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I think you could theoretically encompass all of SA values under this one - RESPECT. I truly believe in the importance of trying to honor and meet everyone, where they are at, in the moment. With that being said - I have a ways to go with remembering that, in the moment!
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Pay off debt, donate to multiple charities and then travel all over the world
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Italy - food, art, history, culture and did I mention food?
2024 SA Leadership Melissa Darlington
Quality, Compliance, and Development Administrator 700
Years at SA: 29 years Service Area: Community Location: Vancouver
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Employee Satisfaction - as a QCDA I strive to create policies, forms, systems, and tools to make our team’s jobs a bit easier.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Travel! By land, sea, and air - for as long and as far as I could. After this grand adventure, I would start a fund to provide opportunities for single moms to travel with their children, participate in travel sports, or pay for music lessons.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
To go on a mediterranean cruise. I’ve been to Rome and became quite enthralled with the history of the city. I would very much like to see and explore more of the entire region.
2024 SA Leadership Molly Ronne Accounting Administrator 90
Years at SA: 7 Years Service Area: Corporate Location: Oak Harbor
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity- If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Who says I haven’t won already and I’m just using this job as a cover up?
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
You know the little islands that people wait on you hand and foot and bring you little drinks with umbrellas in them? That’s where I’d like to be.
2024 SA Leadership Muhammed Jamaal Ceesay
Program Manager 17
Years at SA: 8 Months
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
RESPECT: I feel this human quality is the fountainhead from which all goodness springs. It accords you the ability to recognize and appreciate diversity, render service you are assigned to do irrespective of who that service is for, with dignity and full commitment.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
If I won a lottery, I would make sure my family that has been with me through thick and thin are well taken care of, and I would invest a good chunk of that wealth in serving to those in need, especially the disabled, all around the world.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I am so fascinated by nature, so I would love to visit destinations that are well endowed with natural features like waterfalls, forests, oceans with beautiful beaches.
2024 SA Leadership Olivia Boyd Program Manager 39
Years at SA: 9 years
Service Area: Community Services - Youth Location: Burlington
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity - lately - a lot of day to day decisions depend on integrity to get it right.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Plan what to do with the money.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I don’t have one there are potentially so many.
2024 SA Leadership Patrick Layton Area
Manager 53
Years at SA: 1 year
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Oak Harbor
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Respect. I have a firm belief that every person has value and deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and kindness.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would go birding all around the globe and give back to causes near and dear to my values.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
My dream vacation would be to go to the amazon rainforest. I’ve always been fascinated by nature, animals and birds. I would love to experience the bio diversity of the amazon.
2024 SA Leadership Peter Tang Administrator 900
Years at SA: 9 years Service Area: Technology Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity. It governs how I act, what I say, and how I treat others.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Firstly, I wouldn’t tell anyone. Then I’d make a graceful exit from SA. I would settle all of my debts and then travel and visit all of my friends and family that I’ve not seen in a long time, while also visiting a dream destination.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
A visit to Antartica. Since the only visitors are either for scientific purposes or because you can afford to be a tourist, it’s only a dream destination for me.
2024 SA Leadership
Renee Stueckle
Director of Human Resources 90
Years at SA: 31 years Service Area: Corporate Location: Yakima
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Respect. I think it’s the foundation of our vision, mission, and values. To me, respect is the way we demonstrate the value we see in other people (and ourselves).
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Buy a farm where I can take in senior dogs that need a home to live out their golden years.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Not a particular destination, but I would love to spend some time traveling around the United States in an RV. There is so much I’d like to see!
2024 SA Leadership Robert Hays
Director of Training 80
Years at SA: 11 years Service Area: SATI Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Integrity. I’ve worked in places where the “how” and “why” didn’t matter as much as the “what.” I appreciate being at a place that focuses on doing things well for the right reason. Space.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Less a destination and more a journey. Cross-country rail trip to NY/DC then down to New Orleans. Reason? Food, shows, museums, and sightseeing.
2024 SA Leadership Ryan Miller Quality,
Compliance, and Development Administrator 50
Years at SA: 8 years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Community - our connections to everyone we work with motivates what we do
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Open a bookstore/coffeeshop
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Thailand - amazing history, food, culture, and geography
2024 SA Leadership Samantha Sanabria
Administrator 55
Years at SA: 20 Years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Tacoma
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Employee satisfaction, I think when employees are overall satisfied and fulfilled with the jobs that they do, then all the other values naturally happen. Employee satisfaction contributes to a positive workplace, and for me that is a top priority for me.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would immediately take a year off work, travel all over the world, give to charities that focus on animal welfare, would selfishly blow the rest on my self within that year. I would go back to work but have such fun and entertaining stories from the year that I was rich!
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Japan, they have such amazing cites, beautiful landscapes and interesting traditions. I would just love exploring all of it.
2024 SA Leadership Sandra Cohen Master Coach Executive Development
Years at SA: 29 years
Service Area: Corporate Location: Seattle
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Respect- Respect creates a positive environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to contribute their best. When we wholeheartedly practice respect than it extends into a productive, and thriving workplace which benefits not just individuals, but teams, and the organization as a whole.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would buy a boat and a rental house near the water and live there while I redesign and remodel my home to its ultimate glory! I would buy a skating rink and create a place for teens to gather, healthily.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
It has always been Italy, but I have spent so much time there so now it is Antartica. I want to enjoy the uniquely adapted animal and marine life as well as the incredibly Antarctic Mountain Range.
2024 SA Leadership Shayela Jarin Area
Manager 81
Years at SA: 5 months
Service Area: SATI Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I relate most to the value of ‘Inclusion’ because it aligns with my passion for creating supportive environments where every individual is respected and given opportunities to thrive. Ensuring that all voices are heard and valued is central to my work with Right Response.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
If I won the lottery, I would invest a portion to secure my future, donate to causes that support individuals with developmental disabilities, and use the rest to enhance training programs at Service Alternatives to further benefit the community we serve.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
My dream vacation destination is Japan. I am fascinated by its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Exploring the serene temples, beautiful gardens, and vibrant cities would be an incredible experience.
2024 SA Leadership
Shelina Rivera-Fain Program Manager 22
Years at SA: 10 Years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Oak Harbor
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Tough one because I want to say all of them! However, based on my nature, it has to be Customer Service. Acts of service is my love language. It’s a large part of my culture. It’s in my blood.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I have children on the spectrum. And we love adventures. If I’d win the lotto, we’d use every minute of my PTO and then some.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I’ve always wanted to see Hawaii and lake Tahoe. Why? Because it’s warm, the water is clear and I can hold a cocktail next to a body of water while bathing in the sun.
2024 SA Leadership Soraya Sultan-Meer
Program Manager 3
Years at SA: 5 Years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Tacoma
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity as I believe that should lead us in everything we do. It’s important to do the right thing even if no one is.
Take a stand for what’s right.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Set up Tiny home parks.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
There are still so many places I wish to travel to and experience. The world is such a beautiful place. Working with such a diverse team I’m really interest now in visiting the elephant and giraffe sanctuaries in Kenya.
2024 SA Leadership
Tamara Carlstrom Program Manager 553/554/555
Years at SA: 13 years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Lynnwood
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
The value I relate to the most with is community. Our participants we support need to be a part of their community. We are better together!
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Travel will be a must and to contribute to charities that support the betterment people and animals.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
England! For the real Football, lots of tea, and history!
2024 SA Leadership Tammy Forbes Area Manager 53
Years at SA: 22 years
Service Area: Residential Services- Adult Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Integrity- I feel that integrity encompasses all the other values. If we have staff with integrity, we can do great things. The values that Service Alternatives has is why I applied and have worked here for 22 years
What would you do if you won the lottery?
First, I would have to buy a ticket. Then I would go on a long vacation. Then I would come back and find a way to pay for an activity director and a way to start a program that get people involved with regular bowling leagues and art class that we can just support with.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I have a lot. I am planning a cruise to Alaska right now, going to Ireland Scottland, England Paris and I love going to the ocean any chance I get. We have a plan to do a cross-country road trip in 2027.
2024 SA Leadership Theresa Puccio Program
Manager 605
Years at SA: 8 years
Service Area: Community Services - Employment Location: Richland
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Customer Service - My mom was a waitress and taught me what good customer service looks like, from both sides of the table. It’s not always easy, it’s not always appreciated, but at the end of the day if I have made a difference in someone’s life, whether they realize it or not, I feel satisfied.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I’d travel through the US and stop at every MLB ballpark to watch a game. I’d see the local sites and dine at the local favorites.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Taking a culinary vacation (or two) in Mexico. It’s a great way to experience the food and culture of different locations in a very tasty country.
2024 SA Leadership
Tim Watt Administrator 53
Years at SA: 33 Years
Service Area: Residential Location: Oak Harbor
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I look at our values as more of a value meal. Just as you can’t have a hamburger without fries and drink, and sometimes desert, you feel fuller when you consume them all as a meal :)
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Move as close to our children as they can tolerate.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
I want to see Italy before I leave this life. Its something that Lori and I have wanted to do for many years...maybe with leftover lottery earnings we could afford a trip.
2024 SA Leadership
Traci Cellona Program Manager 16
Years at SA: 2 years Service Area: Community Services - Employment Location: Oak Harbor
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
I feel that integrity is an important cornerstone for all of the other values to be supported by.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
The first thing I would do if I won the lottery would be to hire a financial advisor because I wouldn’t know how to act! Then, I’d buy a home and send my daughter to the school of her choice.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
My dream vacation would be to tour on a cruise ship that travels the world 365 days a year because then I wouldn’t have to pick just one destination :)
2024 SA Leadership Vener Azurin
Administrator 80
Years at SA: 29 years Service Area: SATI Location: Everett
What SA value do you relate to the most and why?
Respect resonates with me the most as it encompasses the rest of our values. It will be difficult to align with the rest of our values without respect embedded in each one.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I will be splitting the prize to family and friends. Spend time traveling and experiencing the local culture, people, and cuisine.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
Philippines - visit the beautiful islands and family. Take my mom and family with me on this trip. I would take a foodie tour across the Philippines and experience the different cuisines from each province.
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