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Our People
Staff
Our diverse team brings expertise across finance, philanthropic giving, community organizing, capacity building, marketing and communications, and nonprofit management. Together, we advance community-driven philanthropy by partnering with other caring residents to build a flourishing southwest Washington.
Board of Directors
Our volunteer board is made up of local leaders with diverse interests, skills, and backgrounds. These engaged community leaders serve to ensure that the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington maintains the highest standards and fulfills its mission.
John Deeder, Chair
Retired Superintendent, Evergreen Public Schools
Andy Silver, Vice Chair
Chief Operating Officer, Vancouver Housing Authority
Kim Capeloto, Treasurer
President, Lighthouse Financial Foundation
Vanessa Gaston, Secretary
Director, Clark County Community Services
Cristhian A. Canseco Juarez
Financial Analyst, PeaceHealth
T. Randall Grove, J.D., LL.M.
Attorney, Landerholm, P.S.
Karissa Lowe
Community Grants Program Manager, Metro
George Middleton, CFA®, PFS
(Retired) Principal, Middleton & Company
Vanessa Neal
VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Clark College
Lai-Lani Ovalles
Senior Program Manager, United Way Columbia-Willamette
Brian Riffel
Executive Director, Randall Charitable Trust
Kristy Weaver
SVP & Regional Manager of Relationship Banking, Heritage Bank
