Fay Kelley

Fay has led the way for Fenwick’s continuous support and engagement with the nonprofit, including leading volunteer projects and fundraisers. Fay has been instrumental in the firm expanding their partnership with Friends of the Children in other office/state locations and connecting Friends-Seattle alumni with internships. With each year, Fay works tirelessly to find new ways Fenwick can better support Friends-Seattle. 

“Seeing the tangible influence that Friends of the Children exerts on our community’s youth is truly inspirational. I am fortunate to be part of Fenwick, an organization which promotes collective support for Friends of the Children in every possible manner.”  - Fay Kelley

Carol Whitaker

Carol has been a volunteer and donor to Friends-Seattle since our founding in 2000. Her journey with Friends of the Children began as a local volunteer tutor at Thurgood Marshall Elementary, where she worked alongside our professional mentors, supporting our program's youth at school and ensuring they had everything they needed to thrive. This connection introduced her to our work and drew her to our organization’s mission. She soon became a dedicated volunteer, offering guidance and encouragement to youth with a passion that has carried on throughout the last 25 years.

Shaye Villanueva

As a former mentor at Friends-Seattle, Shaye created an amazing community among staff and youth alike. She made it a point to make deep and meaningful connections with not just her own youth, but youth across many caseloads. Her dedication in partnering with other staff members to provide programming and safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth continues today and we are so grateful for the time and service Shaye provided during her time at Friends-Seattle.

Avi Joshi

Avi is a current board member for Friends-Seattle. Over the last 5 years, Avi has served as the treasurer on the Board and has been steadfast in his commitment to our financial stability as an organization.

Sharon Maghie

Sharon was a founding Board member for Friends-Seattle and an integral part of our chapter of Friends of the Children being what it is today.  Over the years, Sharon has contributed to the organization in so many ways, and her impact has allowed the organization to hire more staff, support more youth, and move to a larger office.

Fenwick

Fenwick stands as a beacon of dedication to Friends of the Children-Seattle, exemplifying a deep-rooted commitment to fostering generational change. For nearly two decades, Fenwick’s partnership with Friends-Seattle has transcended typical corporate philanthropy, profoundly embracing the transformative power of mentorship in overcoming poverty and inequality.  

Fenwick's dedication and allegiance to the Friends-Seattle mission is evident in the firm’s long-standing, multifaceted support. The firm's pledge aligns closely with Friends-Seattle's unique model of long-term, professional mentoring and the organization's focus on creating lasting, generational change. Through consistent support, innovative programs, and a willingness to involve firm employees directly in Friends-Seattle's work, Fenwick has proven to be a true partner in inspiring greatness in the youth they serve. 

Slalom

Slalom has been partnering with Friends-Seattle for the last 14 years, supporting the Winter Family Giving Program. The contributions Slalom has provided help to brighten the holiday season and ease potential financial burdens the holiday season can bring for families. They ran toy drives when Friends-Seattle used to give out toys around the holidays and stuck with us as we transitioned to a gift card model, offering support by assembling gift bags filled with cocoa, candy, and gift cards. 

Pagliacci Pizza

Even though it is a newer partnership, Pagliacci Pizza staff have all been such excellent champions as supporters of Friends-Seattle. From donating catering for events serving up to 200 guests and providing $10,000 in gift cards to supporting our Winter Family Giving Program, offering interview prep and job placement for youth, hosting pizza-tossing events, and organizing career days, Pagliacci consistently steps up to support youth and families.

Mercer Island Presbyterian Church

Much like we commit to youth 12+ years--no matter what, MIPC has committed to supporting Friends-Seattle for the long haul. They have shown unwavering support and have grown with us.

MIPC has contributed to Friends-Seattle in many ways over the last 14+ years. They have provided backpacks for every youth in our program throughout that span (approximately 1,500 backpacks), supported the Winter Family Giving Program, and other campaigns that we asked for their support with. Their generosity has helped ensure that Friends-Seattle youth and families begin the school year with essential supplies and have their holiday wish lists fulfilled.

Alicia Uehling

Alicia has been an essential part of Friends-Seattle for the last 20 years. She began her journey as a dedicated professional mentor and has since moved up to the position of Chief Program Officer. She has been an advocate for our program for many years, always prioritizing the youth and their families above all else. Her leadership has fostered a culture of excellence and compassion, inspiring our mentors to go above and beyond.

Jackson Richmond

Jackson has made such a positive impact since joining Friends-Seattle as a professional mentor. He is consistently engaging with his youth and their families. He brings such a positive and fun energy to the organization, alongside great creativity. It is evident he cares deeply for his youth and the work he does.

Hailey Baker

Hailey has been the Family Engagement Manager at Friends-Seattle for only a few years, and yet they have quickly made amazing connections with youth and families, becoming a huge support system for them. They have also been an essential part in implementing the 2Gen approach within our organization.

Stefan Hauser

Stefan has been at Friends-Seattle for 16 years, dedicated to doing incredible work. He worked with his youth for the entire 12.5 years of their time with Friends of the Children and keeps in touch with his alumni to this day. He later transitioned into the role of Community Engagement Manager and has been supporting youth and families by providing support through connections to resources, career opportunities, and community partnerships.

Tasha Soine

As a Program Manager, Tasha brings warmth, positivity, and creativity into every room she is in. She represents exactly what Friends-Seattle is and is the perfect example of how truly being yourself and caring for others can make a difference. With deep dedication to her work, she cultivates meaningful spaces that foster community among youth and staff.