Cascadia College Foundation

The President's Advisory Council is a group of business, education, and community leaders who meet three times per year with Cascadia College President, Dr. Eric Murray to have impactful conversations around workforce development, community needs, and collaborative opportunities. These leaders believe in Cascadia’s mission to deliver accessible, equitable, and superior educational experiences to inspire every person to achieve their educational and career goals. They also believe in working together to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Council Members

• Alice Darnton — Regional Manager, King County Library System
• Ally Baehr — Northshore Rotary
• Angela Birney — Mayor, City of Redmond
• Carol Lee — Woodinville Rotary
• Emily Fisher — Kirkland Parks & Community Foundation
• Jamyang Dorjee — Public Affairs, Community Transit
• John Marchione — Executive Director, Washington State Public Stadium Authority

• Dr. Jon Holmen — Superintendent, Lake Washington School District
• Kelly Marquardt — District Director, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene
• Kim Sarnecki — CEO, Together Center
• Kimberly Ellertson — Executive Director, Woodinville Chamber
• Kristina Hudson — CEO, OneRedmond
• Kyle Stannert — City Manager, City of Bothell
• Mason Thompson — Mayor, City of Bothell
• Melissa Riley — Assistant Superintendent, Northshore School District
• Michelle Evans — Council member, City of Woodinville
• Mike Rue — Investment Advisor, Etesian Wealth Advisors
• Nigel Herbig — Mayor, City of Kenmore
• Pete Anderson — Kirkland Rotary
• Sandra Lee — Executive Director, Bothell Kenmore Chamber
• Stephanie Lizza — Community Engagement & Legislative Affairs, EvergreenHealth
• Dr. Susan Leach — Superintendent, Riverview School District
• Wendy Poischbeg — Vice President of Economic Development, Economic Alliance Snohomish County