Martha Lucas

Martha Lucas was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and grew up in North Seattle. She is a proud Garfield High Bulldog and double Husky. She received her Bachelor’s degree in…more

Mellicia Marx

Mellicia Marx learned about WaWF from a friend over lunch in 2022. She was so inspired by the conversation that she joined the Grant Engagement Team before their meal ended….more

Karyn McKelvey (Secretary)

Karyn McKelvey has been immersed in the Seattle area nonprofit and philanthropic community for more 15 years. During her career, she has worked in the arts, health and human services,…more

Rene Murry

Rene Murry joined Washington Women’s Foundation in 2021. She is a committed leader and policy advocate with a strong foundation in social work, community engagement, and organizational governance. Her career…more

Ingrid Nelson

Ingrid Nelson joined Washington Women’s Foundation in 2022. She had a 40 year career in all aspects of media including training and developing sales and leadership for major media companies….more

Leslie Rosenburg

Leslie Rosenburg joined Washington Women’s Foundation in 2023 as part of her journey to understand the non-profit landscape in Washington and to magnify her personal impact by participating in a…more

Nicole Stellner (Treasurer)

Nicole Stellner spent her career in strategic planning and finance roles at Honeywell and Weyerhaeuser. Her education includes a BS in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, an…more

Karen Toering

Karen Toering has a background as an organizer, cultural worker and consultant for non-profit arts and social justice organizations that is born out of her passion for connecting people to…more

Alison Varco (Board Vice Chair)

Alison Varco joined Washington Women’s Foundation in 2017 as an opportunity to practice philanthropy in her local community. She has served on the Pooled Fund Grant Committee for 4 years,…more

Sandy Wolf

Sandy Wolf joined Washington Women’s Foundation in 2023 with a desire to build community while building impact. Sandy is an architect, interior designer, and owner of Office of Ordinary Architecture….more

Learn & Connect

Get engaged with us by attending our philanthropy learning series, visiting a grantee, or attending one of our grant award celebrations.

BLOG

Building a Stronger Future for Women and Girls: 

A New Chapter for Washington Women’s Foundation  For 30 years, Washington...

Introducing our 2025 Women & Girls Grantees 

At Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF), one of our cherished values...

Onward Together, United by Hope

On Friday, June 6 we held a Community Celebration in...

Join our Community

This e-publication is Washington Women’s Foundation’s monthly source of news and updates.