September 19, 2011If I had to use one word to describe Lisa it would be “infectious” – infectious laughter, funny, witty, conviction of the heart. Many of you know Lisa as a pioneer and social media innovator; I know Lisa as a friend, mother and wife. Dedicated friend to anyone she meets. In twenty five years of [...]
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October 10, 2010The news and images of the American oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico have shocked and saddened us all. It’s hard to imagine our own picturesque Seattle shoreline and wildlife ever experiencing a disaster of this proportion. As we consider the many people who have dedicated themselves to keeping the Northwest beautiful (and an [...]
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June 10, 2010Carla Corkern is a mom, first and foremost. She’s also a Girl Scout leader, a passionate advocate for Girl Empowerment, and the CEO of one of Washington’s Best Workplaces. Carla has almost 20 years of experience in Science and Technology, and is currently Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Talyst, Inc. of [...]
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May 11, 2010We had the pleasure this month of interviewing Bookda Gheisar, the Executive Director of Global Washington. This dynamic and engaging woman was born and raised in Iran, and moved to the US in 1980. She has lived in Seattle since 1986, and has 22 years of experience working in the non-profit sector in the state [...]
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