Who Are the Foundation’s Directors?
Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding the Foundation. As a whole, the board contributes to the Foundation’s strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability. Each member is also a wonderful ambassador and advocate for Bellevue College and its students.
Our directors come from many sectors of the Bellevue community. They bring a wealth of professional experience in the fields of law, healthcare, real estate and construction, banking and finances, fundraising, and administration.
Executive Committee
President
Chelle Chase, SEIU 775 Benefits Group (retired)
Past President
Lisa Brock, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics (retired)
Vice President, Governance
Shairose Gulamani, Leadership and Organizational Coach
Vice President, Finance & Treasurer
Zahra Hirani, Zones
Vice President, Development
Tom Nielsen, Bellevue College (retired)
Secretary
Maria Villa-Wigfall, Boeing
Chair, Scholarships & Programs
Leslie Heizer Newquist, Bellevue College (retired)
Directors
Saghar Amini, Habitat for Humanity
Andrew Baumann, Tutta Bella
Jim Chesemore, IMA
Blanka Kopacz, PACCAR Parts
Cima Malek-Aslani, Architect (retired)
Sarah McLamb, Zillow
Brandy Slade, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
James Thomas, BECU
Grace Yu, The Agency RE
Ex Officio
David May, President, Bellevue College
Sean Marsh, Vice President and Executive Director, Bellevue College Foundation
Last Updated January 28, 2026