CREATING HEALTHIER LIVES. IT’S THE WASHINGTON WAY.
ALUMNI IMPACT REACHES FAR AND WIDE
A Positive Alternative Seattle outpatient alcohol & substance abuse treatment center Founder/Executive Director: Catherine Trestrail, B.A., Social Welfare, 1984; MSW, 1987 Asian Counseling and Referral Service Offers social and behavioral services in a multicultural, multilingual setting Executive Director: Diane Narasaki, B.A., Slavic Languages, B.A., History, 1977 Atlantic Street Center Provides social services to more than 3,000 multiethnic, low-income families in Seattle Executive Director: Edith Elion, B.A., Social Welfare, 1974; MSW, Social Welfare, 1977 Campana Quetzal Works to build a pipeline to higher education for Latinos by increasing parent leadership and promoting bilingualism Co-founder/Executive Director: Maria G. Ramirez, B.A., Economics, 1994 Casa Latina Seattle nonprofit that works to educate and assist Latino seasonal workers Executive Director: Hillary Stern, B.A., English, 1980, M.A., English, 1983 M.A., English as a 2nd Language, 1983 Center for Career Alternatives Provides education, employment, training and
El Centro de la Raza
career development services for a culturally diverse population Founder: Al Sugiyama, B.A., History, 1984 Center for Living and Dying Provides palliative and end-of-life education to health-care professionals Founder/Executive Director: Bonnie Shultz Letinich, B.A., Social Work, 1983; MSW, 1985 Child United Lynnwood-based international relief organization that helps children through education Founder/CEO: Christine Umayam, B.A., American Ethnic Studies; B.A., Communications, 1999 Consejo Counseling and Referral Service Provides services to Latino communities with a focus on families with children Co-founder: Hank Balderrama, MSW, 1978 El Centro de La Raza A community-based Chicano/Latino civil rights organization that seeks to help people of all colors Founder/Executive Director: Roberto Maestas,
B.A., Spanish, 1966; M.A., Romance Languages and Literature, 1971
Founder/Executive Director: Gregory Alex, B.A., Architecture, 1971
Foundation for Early Learning Provides grants, technical assistance and sponsorships to support education for children 5 and under Executive Director: Vaughnetta J. Barton, MSW, 1997
Powerful Voices Offers programs to help adolescent girls’ development Founders: Ann Muno, MSW, 1994; Julie Edsforth, MSW, 1994 Rainier Scholars A program that cultivates the academic potential of talented and motivated young scholars from ethnic minority backgrounds Founder/Director of recruitment: Bob Hurlburt, B.A., Communications, 1985
International District Housing Alliance Seattle non-profit serving Chinatown/ International District residents and Asian Pacific Islanders Former Executive Director: Stella Chao, B.A., Social Work, 1999; MSW, 2000
Refugee Women’s Alliance A multi-ethnic organization supporting refugee and immigrant women and their families Executive Director: Someireh Amirfaiz, B.A., Psychology, 1989
Jewish Family Service of Seattle Serves Jewish and broader communities in the Puget Sound region CEO: Kenneth Weinberg, MSW, Social Welfare, 1977
SeaMar Community Health Centers Provides comprehensive health and human services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos Executive Director: Rohelio Riojas, B.A., Political Science, 1973; B.A., Economics, 1975; M.A., Health Administration, 1977
Matt Talbot New Hope Recovery Center Belltown treatment program serving the homeless, addicted and mentally ill
BUI LDING PHO TO S BY RO N W URZE R
Did you know that most of the social-service agencies in Western Washington were created and/or are run by alumni from the University of Washington? Many of them are alumni of color or come from diverse communities. Here is a list:
Seattle Housing Authority Provides long-term rental housing and rental assistance to more than 26,000 people with low incomes Executive Director: Harry Thomas, B.A., Social Work, 1963; MSW, Social Welfare, 1967 Seattle Head Start A federally funded child development program for low-income children and their families First Director: Dorothy Hollingsworth, MSW, Social Welfare, 1959
Shanti/Seattle Provides services to people with lifethreatening illnesses and their loved ones Founder: Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, B.A., Society & Justice, 1983; B.A., Sociology; MSW, 1986 Therapeutic Health Services Rehabilitates individuals and families affected by alcohol dependence, drug dependence or mental illness Executive Director: Norman Johnson, B.A., sociology, 1971; MSW, Social Welfare, 1973 Treehouse for Kids Provides services to foster kids by helping with school and fulfilling material needs CEO: Janis D. Avery, MSW, Social Work, 1984 United Negro College Fund, Western Region Office (Covers 13 Western States) Area Development Director: Lacie West, B.A., Business Administration and Marketing, 2003
United Way of King County Senior VP: David Okimoto, B.A., psychology, 1972; MSW, 1975 Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Provides services through education, employment, housing and youth initiatives Former President & CEO: James Kelly, MSW, Social Welfare, 1980 Village Reach Seattle organization that improves access to health care for remote, underserved communities around the world Co-founder/Director of Social Business: Craig Nakagawa, B.A., International Studies, 1989 Wellspring Family Services Helps homeless families find a place to live, teaches abusive partners non-violent behavior, and provides counseling CEO: Ruthann Howell, MSW, 1983 Youth Care Provides programs and services for street kids, runaways, homeless and at-risk youth Director of Grants and Contracts: Janet Pearson, MSW, 1983 Community Youth Services, Olympia Helps at-risk youth and their families with a variety of services Executive Director: Charles Shelan, MSW, Social Welfare, 1978 Homeless Backpacks, Olympia Works to end homelessness, primarily by supporting at-risk children, providing them with food and supplies, and allowing them to focus on their education Founder: Monica Jordan, B.A., Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, UW Tacoma, 2003; MSW, Administration, 2009