Board of Directors

Lee Warnecke, CFRE, Southern Poverty Law Center - 

President

Lee came to fundraising following time as an Americorps*VISTA and today serves as AFP South Sound Program Chair and President Elect. He credits his fundraising successes to mentorship and professional development. His service to the AFP South Sound board is done in appreciation for the incredible philanthropic community that exists in Washington’s South Sound region.

Jennie Griek, CAP®, CFRE, Pacific Lutheran University

Co-President Elect, Membership Co-Chair

Jennie is responsible for increasing financial support for her alma mater, Pacific Lutheran University, alongside alumni, parents, and friends to "educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care - for other people, their communities, and the earth." Before joining PLU, Jennie worked in the early learning and museum sector for over fifteen years, focusing on raising support for everything from memberships to major gifts. Jennie credits much of her learning to the resources and network of development professionals AFPSS, "I joined AFPSS as a new Development Director in 2015 because of the stellar professional development AFPSS provides. I am happy to volunteer and grateful to learn with a community of development professionals."

Ruth Tollefson, CFRE

Co-President Elect, Programs Co-Chair

Shannon Michlitsch, CFRE, Habitat for Humanity Kitsap County

Treasurer

Robyn Jones, United Way of Pierce County    

Secretary, Summit Co-Chair 

"As a Tacoma native, I seek out to be a driving force behind connecting with companies, donors, and volunteers to supercharge our corporate giving campaigns and engagement projects. I have been a member of AFP since 2017. Last year, I Co-chaired the SSPS in the South Sound and thrilled to carry on the work this year again.

I bring a strategic edge and a deep passion for mobilizing support and inspiring our youth to help care for and give back to our local community. Lastly, I am pioneer member of UW’s internal JEDAI Team, and proudly incoming Secretary for the AFP South Sound."

Emily Mendez-Bryant, CAP®, Tacoma Community College Foundation

Past President, NPD Co-Chair, BIPOC Committee Co-Chair, Development Committee Co-Chair
 

Emily has been a member of AFP since 2012 starting with the Aloha Chapter in Hawaii and now at South Sound. She attributes her breadth of fundraising knowledge stems from the incredible network of colleagues that AFP provides. I’m proud to be part of AFP South Sound. The dedication of our members to lift up philanthropy in our communities is second-to-none. To our members – thank you! To interested members – please join us! You will love the camaraderie here.

Jill Rose, CFRE, Amara

IDEA Chair

“AFP South Sound provides great networking and training opportunities for both new and seasoned fundraising professionals, so we can enhance our work and impact. I’m inspired by those doing this work, and enjoy working alongside other committed, passionate people who are taking action to elevate philanthropy and strengthen our community."

Laura Badeaux, CFRE, Alzhemier's Association

Marketing/Communications Co-Chair

Chris Baiocchi, CFRE, MAOL, Resolute Philanthropy

Mentor Program Co-Chair

Jesse Bohlin, RVC

Emerging Fundraising Leaders Chair

Mary Brickle, CFRE, MultiCare Health Systems, Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation

At-Large

Robin Callahan, CFRE, CAP®, CEFL, The Callahan Collaborative

2026-2029 Strategic Planning Chair

 

Missy Zenczak Candler, Greentrike

Membership Co-Chair

Jennifer Li Dotson, FundRaise Up

BIPOC Co-Chair, NPD Co-Chair

Mike Goodell, Tacoma Rescue Mission

At-Large

Diane Lyons, CFRE, CAP, Orion Industries

At-Large

Victor Martin, University of Puget Sound

At-Large

Laura Rose, CAP®, CFRE, Washington STEM 

Development Committee Co-Chair