Board & Administration
Our Board
2026 Champions of Youth
Business Champion of Youth
Kirsti Turella | Business Champion | Turella Oral Surgery
Drs. Steve and Kirsti Turella of Turella Oral Surgery have been recognized for more than a decade of extraordinary service and generosity to local youth. Through board service, sponsor support, committee work for fundraisers, and delivering oral health awareness, they have made a lasting impact on countless young lives.
Individual Champion of Youth
Carrie Heaton | Individual Champion
Carrie Heaton has been recognized for her steadfast dedication to the kids who need us most. For nearly a decade, she has been a guiding force behind our Clubs and teens. She
generously shares her time and expertise with board leadership and to create meaningful impact with our members.
Administrative Team
The administration team has the primary purpose of assisting our Clubs with resource development, marketing, personnel, accounting and operational support. Our administrative office also provides logistical support to our Board of Directors and currently houses the C.E.O., Finance/HR, Resource Development, and Behavior Support.
Chief Executive Officer, Mary Budke
Chief Finance Officer, Lorene Douglas
Chief Development Officer, Janet Gray
Interim Area Director, Ashley Woolsey
Director of Philanthropy, Sara Maloney
Grant Manager, Heidi Means
Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator, Alexis Strouse
Community Resource Navigator, Rachel Hardies
Preschool Teacher, Kim Rosales
Patrick Thompson, Information Technology Support
Unit Director - Sequim/CCK, Tessa Jackson
Program Director - Sequim/CCK, Alexandria Souza Werlein-Forbes
Unit Director - Port Angeles/Turner Unit, Kristi Queen
Program Director - Port Angeles/Turner Unit, Alyssa Dailey-Morse
Site Director- Roosevelt School Site, Morgan Ramey-Dixon