Joining WA Women’s Foundation staff in November 2008 was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Throughout the past eight years, I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of curious, passionate, and driven women leaders committed to community change through philanthropy. On November 11th, I’ll be leaving the Foundation to take on a new challenge at the University of Washington as the Assistant Director of Foundation Board Engagement.
As I’m packing up my office and reminiscing on all we’ve accomplished over these past 8 years, I’m struck by just how inspiring and appropriate our new mission statement is. WA Women’s Foundation has always been a transformative place, and it certainly was so for me. Here’s what’s been added over the past 8 years: 408 new women who have joined the Foundation, creative programs to enhance your leadership, innovative grant making initiatives, and most inspiring to me, a deepened commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Thank you to every member for your commitment to our mission and women’s leadership. And a very special thank you to my current and past fellow staff members; you have each mentored, challenged, and inspired me. It’s bittersweet to leave the Foundation at such an exciting time – the future is so incredibly promising. I look forward to staying in touch with you all and watching WA Women’s Foundation continue to challenge and transform women and our community.
Please do keep in touch. My personal email is emily.feicht@gmail.com and if you find yourself on UW’s campus, stop by Gerberding Hall and say hello.
With gratitude,
Emily