Meet the Advancement Team

You want to make an impact. You may already know where you want to direct your gift, or you may want to learn more about the wide array of possibilities across Seattle Colleges.

Our Advancement Team will work with you to determine the best match for your interests and will keep you informed about each success along the way.

If you have any questions about giving opportunities, our scholarship programs, or general inquiries about our work, please contact us:

Email: advancement@seattlecolleges.edu 
Phone: 206.934.2939

We will direct your message to the right person.

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Kerry Howell
Vice Chancellor of Advancement

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Michael Beneke
Director of Communications

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Jessica Caudle
Advancement Associate

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Andrew Greene
Major Gifts Officer

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Kendra Hukill
Database Manager

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Whitney Keyes
Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships

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Emma Lacalli
Associate Director of Communications and Alumni Relations

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Anthony "Joey" McLemore II
Controller

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Jasmine Meraz
Scholarship Manager

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Christina Nichols
Senior Executive Assistant

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Nicholas Pennington
Executive Director of Finance and Administration

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Allison "Alli" Riese
Major Gifts Officer

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Traci Russell
Executive Director of Planned Giving

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Andrea Steele
Director of Donor Relations

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Andrew "Andy" Valdez-Pape
Stewardship and Annual Fund Manager

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Annabel Cholico Williams
Director of Scholarships