“The staff truly care about the kids. I love that my daughter works on her homework there and also loves the after-school activities PLUS getting outside and getting more exercise. I mostly work with the teachers. They are just outstanding!”
–Launch Parent
ON-SITE STAFF, THIRTEEN SEATTLE-AREA LOCATIONS
Each of our locations is overseen by an on-site program manager who supports the teachers and ensures every child and family has the best possible experience. All staff members participate in continuing professional development to ensure they are current on industry best practices as well as state and federal licensing requirements. Our teachers and program site managers are passionate about their work and the diverse populations they serve. Our locations are supported by administrative and support staff in our Mount Baker office.
Contact information for Launch staff members can be found here.
LAUNCH EXECUTIVE TEAM
Mari Offenbecher, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Pegarido, Chief People Officer
Laura Nicholson, Chief Program & Strategy Officer
Rehana Lanewala, Director of Development & Communications
Shannon Thomas, MNPL, Chief Finance & Administrative Officer
LAUNCH STAFF
Alli Williams, Human Resources Specialist
Brent Dumlao, Regional Program Director
Clara Walton, Maple Program Site Manager
Colleen Grady, Accounts Payable Specialist
Damaris Waithira, Hawthorne Program Site Manager
Dan Story, Madrona Program Site Manager
Deedee Tran, Finance Assistant Lead
Esterlynn Rivera, Early Learning Director
Flow Francisco, Finance Manager
Isis Lara Fernandez, Expanded Learning Opportunities Director
Jerry Reed, Accountant
Jessica Habbe, Regional Program Director
Judea Howard, Enrollment Coordinator
Justin Pang, Kimball Program Site Manager
Kim Lee, Regional Program Director
Lewis Pham, Finance Assistant
Marlette Buchanan, Director of Program Services
Megan Bissonette, Sanislo Program Site Manager
Monica Lopez, Rainier Community Center Site Manager
Moss Bosch, Montlake Program Site Manager
Natisa Matte, Delridge Community Center Program Site Manager
Nick DeVogel, IT & Data Services Manager
Nicole Birge, Human Resources Generalist
Rachel Roberts, Leschi Program Site Manager
Sharail Butler, Miller Community Center Annex Site Manager
Steffi Luk, Beacon Hill Program Site Manager
Teresita Barradas, Highland Park Program Site Manager
Wendi Osborne, Cascade Vista Program Site Manager
LAUNCH OFFICE LOCATION:
3401 Rainier Avenue S, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 726-7972
Fax: (206) 726-1318
