Teens In Public Service (TIPS)

4530 Union Bay Pl. NE Suite 140.
Seattle, WA 98105.
Phone: 206-985-4647.
Fax: 206-985-1919.
tips@teensinpublicservice.org.

QUICK LINKS:
TIPS Staff
Board of Directors

TIPS Board Members

would like to congratulate former board member

Brandon Ehrlich on receiving the 2009 MetLife Volunteer Service award.

"Being recognized in this manner truly recognizes the difference you have made in yur community through volunteer work."

Mavel Jones

Volunteer Coordinator

MetLife Foundation

TIPS STAFF:

Cathy Michalec, Executive Director. Cathy joined TIPS in October 2007. As Executive Director, she brings over 9 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Cathy is in charge of all fund raising activities at TIPS including grant writing, corporate sponsorships and event management. She is excited to be working with the future leaders of tomorrow and is thrilled to be working within the network of the many non-profit organizations in Seattle that TIPS serves.

Prior to TIPS, Cathy was the Executive Director for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Northwest chapter, and Development Director for a public radio/tv station in Central PA. Cathy holds a BS in Education from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She has also served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco.

Kim Tassin, Office Administrator. Kim joined TIPS in September 2008 and brings over 10 years of office adminstration experience and event planning. She has a passion for public service and has been actively involved in a wide variety of positions which have connected her to youth and volunteering in King and Kitsap County for the past 16 years. She is excited to be working for such a great organization that connects teens to the non-profit sector in a positive and rewarding way.

2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Ann Blume
Executive Director, The Bruce and Ann Blume Fund

Maureen Brotherton, Founder
MA Not-for-Profit Leadership, Seattle University

Jennifer Bucher
University of Washington School of Law, Employment Attorney, Nordstrom's

John Cox
Senior Vice President, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

Teena Curry
MPA, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University

Jason Filippini, Board Treasurer
CPA, LeMaster Daniels

Gwen Malone
Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington, Community Volunteer

Brian Meek
Director of Microsoft Office Communicator Product

Ladd Moore
Financial Advisor, Evergreen Capital AL Management

Christina Koons
President, Tsuga, Inc. & KOBA, Inc.

Ned Sander
Principal, AH&T Insurance