“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, TWELVE 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 LEADERSHIP TEAM
Angela Griffin, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer
Rehana Lanewala, Director of Development & Marketing
Laura Nicholson, Director of Operations
Jennifer Pegarido, Director of Human Resources
Shannon Thomas, MNPL, Director of Finance
LAUNCH STAFF
Teresita Barradas, Delridge Community Center Program Site Manager
Megan Bissonette, Sanislo Program Site Manager
Moss Bosch, Montlake Program Site Manager
Chryssa Best, Rainier Community Center Program Site Manager
Lisa Crouch, Regional Program Director
Nick DeVogel, IT & Data Services Manager
Ruth Diaz, Early Learning Director
Brent Dumlao, Regional Program Director
Yaritza Encarnación Farias, Development Manager
Isis Lara Fernandez, Expanded Learning Opportunities Director
Flow Francisco, Finance Manager
Mia Freidenburg, Operations Manager
Jessica Habbe, Highland Park Program Site Manager
Jo Hamer, Training & Compliance Director
Kim Lee, Regional Program Director
Steffi Luk, Beacon Hill Program Site Manager
Lizbeth Mata, Human Resources Specialist
Nahyeli Mendivil, Family Engagement & Support Specialist
Doria Nelson, Development & Marketing Assistant
Justin Pang, Kimball Program Site Manager
Rachel Roberts, Leschi Program Site Manager
Tereza Rush, Miller Community Center Annex Co-Program Site Manager
Aly Spada, Human Resources Generalist
Dan Story, Madrona Program Site Manager
Chanel Sudds, Enrollment Coordinator
Evan Tablatin, Miller Community Center Annex Co-Program Site Manager
Deedee Tran, Finance Assistant
Damaris Waithira, Hawthorne Program Site Manager
Taj Wallace, Executive Assistant
Clara Walton, Maple Program Site Manager
LAUNCH OFFICE LOCATION:
3401 Rainier Avenue S, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 726-7972
Fax: (206) 726-1318
