Shawn Armour is an IT consulting professional and has worked in various industries, including software, education, and non-profit. He is a motivational speaker, consultant, mentor, educator, coach and creator who stands in the gap for Black, Brown, and BIPOC youth. Currently, Shawn is the Marketing & Outreach Lead for North Seattle College. A native of St. Louis, MO, Shawn earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Grambling State University (HBCU) as well as his Master’s in Business Administration. He is currently a PH. D. Candidate in Education Technology. Finance Committee LaQuita Barnett has over 15 years of professional experience in human resources, retail, and project management. She has a master’s in human resources and a master’s in project management. In addition to her degrees, LaQuita has obtained her Diversity and Inclusion certification from Cornell University and PROSCI change management certification. Her previous role was as a business program manager at Microsoft and she currently owns and operates a small business. Governance Committee Janice is a lifelong Seattleite. In 2012 she retired after 30 years at Wesco Electrical Supply. She is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Ballard where she has served on various committees. Janice became President of the Seattle District United Methodist Women in September of 2015. The United Methodist Women provide support to ASC each year and Janice has served on the Board in this capacity since 2017. Finance Committee | Governance Committee Doug is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Health Services at the University of Washington School of Public Health. He has researched health systems, payment arrangements for physicians and hospitals, and health insurance. He and has taught managerial finance, health insurance, finance, and health economics over a 42-year career at UW. Doug previously served on the board from 1996 to 2002, eventually chairing. He rejoined in 2020. He holds an MHA, MBA, and a Ph.D. in business economics. Finance Committee | Governance Committee Stephen is currently the Founder and Managing Partner of WKD Development, LLC. Previously, he worked as Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of Pierce County, as well as Resource Development Officer at United Way of King County, and Capital Development Director for El Centro de la Raza. Stephen holds a BA from the University of Maryland and a JD from DePaul University. He joined ASC’s Board in 2018. Resource Development Committee (Chair) | Executive Committee Leslie Dozono is a Senior Portfolio Manager for Ballmer Group’s Washington team, leading local and regional investments focused on early childhood. Leslie has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for young children and eliminating racial disparities in early childhood systems. She has served as the Interim Executive Director of the Washington Early Childhood Policy Fellowship (now Pathwaves WA), provided consulting services to an array of early childhood focused clients, and served as the Early Learning Policy Director at Children’s Alliance. Prior to moving into early childhood policy, Leslie managed Youth Development Programs at ASC’s Main site. She has a BA from Scripps College and an MPA from the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. Resource Development Committee Judy Mahoney has over 30 years of experience in fundraising, marketing/communications and external relations. Now retired, her most recent position was with the University of Washington, where she served as Associate Dean of Advancement for the College of Engineering. In addition, Judy has held a variety of volunteer positions at Wallingford United Methodist Church. She earned a BS in Finance from the University of Denver and an MBA from Seattle-Pacific University. Resource Development Committee | Executive Committee With more than 20 years of expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, Mark is a seasoned professional who has served in various sectors, including higher and independent school education, the nonprofit sector, and municipal and county government. Mark is currently an Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager for King County Metro. He is passionate about community development and currently holds positions on the national board of the Prison Scholar Fund and the Burien Human Services Commission. Mark holds an Executive MA in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University and for a five year stint served as a Youth Development Supervisor for Atlantic Street Center in the early 2000s. Governance Committee Rhonda has over 35 years of media experience in the Seattle market. Having left her position as the Retail Advertising Sales Manager at the Seattle Times after a successful 28 year career in 2018, she has since been serving as Advertising Manager at Sound Publishing. She brings her network and media expertise to Atlantic Street Center. Rhonda holds a BA in Education from the University of Texas, Austin. She has served on ASC’s Board since 2008, and served as Board President from 2020-2023. Resource Development Committee Jim currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources for United Way of King County. Joining in 2018, he brings to ASC a wealth of board experience, having served on the boards of Seattle Credit Union, Independent Colleges of Washington and Childhaven. He has thirty years of HR leadership and labor relations experience. Jim holds a BA in Business Administration from Seattle University and a Master’s of Public Administration degree from the University of Puget Sound. Executive Committee | Governance Committee (Chair) NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS (last updated 1/2/2024): Are you interested in joining our Board of Directors? Contact us at info@atlanticstreet.org.SHAWN ARMOUR
LaQUITA BARNETT
JANICE BRONKEMA
DOUGLAS CONRAD, Ph.D.
STEPHEN DEAL, J.D.
LESLIE DOZONO
JUDY MAHONEY, SECRETARY
MARK MANUEL
RHONDA STATON
JIM YEARBY, VICE PRESIDENT
