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Who Are the Foundation\u2019s Directors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding the Foundation. As a whole, the board contributes to the Foundation\u2019s strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability. Each member is also a wonderful ambassador and advocate for Bellevue College and its students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Executive Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

President<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chelle Chase<\/strong>, SEIU 775 Benefits Group (retired) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Past President <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lisa Brock<\/strong>, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics (retired)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vice President, Governance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shairose Gulamani<\/strong>, Leadership and Organizational Coach  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vice President, Finance & Treasurer <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zahra Hirani<\/strong>, Zones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vice President, Development <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tom Nielsen<\/strong>, Bellevue College (retired)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Secretary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maria Villa-Wigfall<\/strong>, Boeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chair, Scholarships & Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leslie Heizer Newquist<\/strong>, Bellevue College (retired) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saghar Amini<\/strong>, Habitat for Humanity
Andrew Baumann<\/strong>, Tutta Bella
Jim Chesemore<\/strong>, IMA
Blanka Kopacz<\/strong>, PACCAR Parts
Cima Malek-Aslani<\/strong>, Architect (retired)
Sarah McLamb<\/strong>, Zillow
Brandy Slade<\/strong>, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
James Thomas<\/strong>, BECU
Grace Yu<\/strong>, The Agency RE
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Ex Officio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

David May, <\/strong>President, Bellevue College
Sean Marsh<\/strong>, Vice President and Executive Director, Bellevue College Foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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