Executive Director
DEBORAH RHINEHART
Development Data Specialist
DANIELA NORIEGA SIERRA
Program Coordinator – Warehouse
MANUEL DURON
Program Manager – Distribution
MARI LITZENBERGER
Grant & Community Engagement Manager
MICHELLE ELLIS-BEVIL
Bookkeeper
MORGAN MCGINN
Director of Development & Communications
SHAINA WILLIAMS
Program Manager – Volunteers
TIFFANY MATHISEN
IT & Business Systems Manager
WILL OWEN
Program Director
Amy is a strong non-profit fundraiser with a proven track record of success. Amy is also a talented youth development professional with 20+ years of experience in providing direct service to youth and families. She is passionate about meeting people where they are and building authentic relationships.
Amy left non-profit to pursue her other passion – fashion! She spent 4 years with Nordstrom at the Seattle Flagship store where she delighted her clients with creativity, enthusiasm and genuineness.
Amy pivoted during the pandemic and transitioned to a fulfilling career of private nannying. This transition has allowed her the flexibility to pursue other passion projects – independent styling, wedding coordinator, nanny consultant, and lawn bowling!
She and her wife live in Beacon Hill and enjoy gardening, travel, music and cooking (Amy cooks and Sara eats!)
Family Resources Coordinator – Akin
Angel Perez is a Family Resources Coordinator–Developmental Associate with the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program at Akin. He works with families of children (birth-3) with developmental delays or disabilities, helping them navigate support systems and advocate for their child’s needs. Through a parent-coaching model in the child’s natural environment, Angel empowers caregivers to build their knowledge of child development, incorporate learning into routines, and supports individualized goals that help children and caregivers lay a strong foundation for the future.
Angel also does a Kaleidoscope Play & Learn at Skyway Library, preparing children and caregivers for school readiness through play, connection, and community engagement.
Angel is deeply passionate about understanding childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and believes every child can overcome barriers with strong caregiver support. He enjoys exploring mountains and trails with his future wife and their two dogs, as well as discovering new restaurants and sharing new culinary experiences.
Development Review Supervisor, Seattle Public Utilities Solid Waste
Angela is a supervisor and proud public employee at Seattle Public Utilities and is passionate about recycling, composting, and waste prevention, and caring for our community through activism and volunteering, especially with WestSide Baby for the past 11 years.
Angela’s prior board experience includes leadership roles from 2010-2016 at the Washington State Recycling Association.
Angela is committed to antiracism and justice at SPU and in her personal life. She participates in SPU’s Anti-racist White Caucus (ARWC), leads antiracism workshops for city staff, and continues to learn how to show up as a co-conspirator with and ally to colleagues of color to end racism at work and in our community. Angela’s first and favorite job is being mother to two wonderful daughters.
Partner at Stoel Rives, LLP
Jenna is a Partner at Stoel Rives, LLP. Jenna represents clients across an array of industries facing complex business and commercial disputes. As a strong advocate and effective litigator, Jenna delivers practical solutions and works tirelessly to achieve her clients’ goals. Jenna also maintains an active pro bono practice advocating for women’s reproductive rights.
Jenna earned her law degree from William & Mary Law School, and an undergraduate degree from Ursinus College, where she was a member of the women’s basketball team.
Jenna and her husband Ryan live in West Seattle with their daughter and two dogs. They enjoy exploring new places, cheering for the Seattle Storm, and rereading the Harry Potter series with their daughter.
Relationship Manager, The Commerce Bank of Washington
Jen is a Relationship Manager at the Commerce Bank of Washington. She enjoys collaborating with a diverse range of clients, from businesses and commercial real estate owners to private banking clients, helping them achieve their financial goals. Jen is passionate about building meaningful relationships and delving into the numbers.
She first became involved with WestSide Baby in 2024 by volunteering with the Finance & Audit committee. She soon came to love the individuals involved in making WSB’s mission possible: the staff, volunteers, and other board members. In her spare time she recharges by spending time outdoors; whether that’s gardening, camping, hiking, or beach combing. She lives in West Seattle with her husband and two kitties.
Senior Vice President, Washington Trust Bank
Jenny is SVP and Commercial Team Leader at Washington Trust Bank. She focuses on building strong client relationships by providing a high level of service and working to understand and meet her clients’ financial needs. She has a diverse range of experience in structuring credit transactions, including C&I, private banking, and commercial real estate. She is also passionate about mentoring and cultivating the next generation of talent.
Jenny earned her MBA from Seattle Pacific University, and an undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University with a major in accounting.
Jenny first volunteered with WestSide Baby in 2025 as a member of the Finance & Audit Committee. Her prior board experience is with Perinatal Support Washington, serving as Treasurer and then Board Chair. Jenny is deeply committed to serving children, mothers, and families in the community.
Jenny lives in Ballard with her husband and 9-year-old son. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling.
WSB Board Chair
Engineering Program Manager at Apple, Inc
Jo has been at Apple since 2008 spending most of her career with the Retail organization and most recently with AIML as a Program Manager focused on Machine Intelligence projects.
She loves (and studied) architecture and loves reading about furniture design— ask her about her mid-century chair collection! For fun, you can usually find her working on laser-made projects with her family or exploring new restaurants around Seattle.
Realtor at Windermere Real Estate
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Kamila moved to Seattle to learn a language, work and attend school. Since then, she’s worked as a fundraiser, event planner and professional organizer before pivoting to real estate. Her love of home design and knowledge of architectural styles is bolstered by her previous experience.
Kamila loves people, giving back, problem solving and is a natural networker. Connecting people (and organizations) to each other for collaboration and growth opportunities is what makes her happy.
When she’s not working with clients, Kamila loves using her skills in her personal life by organizing closets and planning dinner parties. Her husband, three teenagers and her dog all keep her busy, and she’s an avid supporter of local nonprofits like the White Center Food Bank, WestSide Baby and Dress for Success.
Principal Program Manager at AWS Finance, Amazon.com
Liz is passionate about strategic resource management and currently helps ensure that finance professionals at Amazon Web Services (AWS) have the resources they need to do their best work.
Before joining AWS in 2022, Liz served for ten years in various finance and strategy roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She has also worked in investment management and was trained as a credit analyst.
Liz has volunteered with Westside Baby as a member of Finance & Audit Committee since 2017. She lives in West Seattle with her husband, two sons, and rescue standard poodle. As a kid, Liz loved reading Frog & Toad adventures and now enjoys sharing them with her kids.
Real Estate Broker, The Agency Seattle; Owner/Developer, HG Development NW
Melissa Harris is a real estate professional and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the greater Seattle area. Based in Bonney Lake and West Seattle, she specializes in residential home sales —representing home buyers, sellers, and builders — as well as infill development through her company, HG Development NW.
Deeply committed to community, Melissa proudly serves on the Board of Directors for WestSide Baby and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. She is passionate about helping families and neighborhoods thrive and brings her experience as a business owner, developer, and creative problem-solver to support WestSide Baby’s mission.
A mom of two, ages 17 and 7, Melissa enjoys traveling and spending time with her children. Outside of work, she finds joy and balance through tap and jazz dance, which have been a lifelong hobby and passion. Melissa is honored to contribute her heart, skills, and experience to an organization making such a meaningful impact on local families.
Attorney at Amazon.com
Nathan is an Associate General Counsel at Amazon, managing legal work for the Prime Video business globally, with a particular emphasis on Amazon’s sports media work. Prior to Amazon, Nathan practiced law in the energy sector with a concentration on renewable power resources, and before that he worked in mergers and acquisitions at a large international law firm.
He earned his law degree from UCLA, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington with a double major in History and Political Science.
Nathan and his wife Kate have three children, live in Ballard, and enjoy playing outside as a family as much as possible- biking, camping, swimming, hiking, soccer, etc.
Chief of Staff, Ballmer Group
Nicole loves solving problems, especially those that improve outcomes for people and communities. She brings nearly two decades of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors working across a range of social justice issues. Nicole currently serves as Chief of Staff at Ballmer Group where she helps advance efforts to expand economic mobility and opportunity for children and families. Prior to this, she spent over six years at the Allen Institute for AI where she founded and led the AI & Society program focused on responsible AI development.
Nicole was introduced to WestSide Baby in 2014 and was immediately drawn to its mission. She is honored to serve on the Board of Directors.
Originally from New Jersey, Nicole now lives in Seattle with her family. When she’s not on the soccer or gymnastics sidelines, she loves exploring the beauty of the PNW and traveling the world.
Development Director, Families of Color Seattle
Phil was born in Detroit, Michigan, but spent most of his childhood in Reston, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. Phil moved to Seattle in September 2007 during a quarter-life crisis, shortly after earning his bachelor’s degree in African American Studies and Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University. Originally, he was going to live in Seattle for two months and move to Atlanta for advertising school, but he ended up liking the people of Seattle a bit more than he planned. After working a bunch of random jobs around the city that involved being rejected by strangers hundreds of times a day,
he eventually completed the Nonprofit Mgmt. Certification Program at the University of WA in 2013. Starting with early volunteer work at Embry Rucker Shelter in Reston, Phil has dedicated much of his life to nonprofit work in various roles. He has been working in development since 2013 and is currently the Development Director at Families of Color Seattle (FOCS).
