Angela Poe Russell
Some of our supporters might already be familiar with Angela's past work as the emcee for YWCA's annual Inspire Luncheon, but Angela has a considerable amount of other experiences under her belt too. She has an extensive history in television, working as an on air host, reporter, anchor and screenwriter for organizations such as Bonneville International, KING 5, the Lifetime Television Network, KIRO TV, CBS Philadelphia, and WJLA-TV. Recently, she added the role of playwright to her background after debuting a new musical Aviatrix at Seattle Public Theater. As a strategic and innovative communications leader, Gracie & Emmy Award winner, and playwright, Angela brings her passion for storytelling, collaboration, and her ability to form connections through all types of mediums to our Board of Directors.
Julissa McWashington
Julissa McWashington sits on Starbucks’ Social and Community Impact team, where she leads Hometown and Disaster Response efforts in support of community resilience and social impact. Over the course of her 15‑year career at Starbucks, Julissa has led several portfolios focused on workforce development, economic development, and law enforcement engagement, advancing partnerships and programs that support communities and opportunity. Beyond her work at Starbucks, Julissa brings deep expertise through service on nonprofit boards and is a recognized leader within the Latino community. She has served as Board Chair of Wellspring Family Services, currently sits on the Board of Directors for After‑School All‑Stars, and actively mentors as a Big Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Julissa also co‑hosts the annual Cinco de Mayo event in Seattle, bringing together elected officials and community leaders to celebrate and recognize the contributions of the Latino community.
Tina Ragen
As a Seattle native and UW graduate, Tina has deep roots in our region. After wearing many hats working for a local manufacturing company, she moved into investment and real estate management—a field she continues to work in today. Tina has been active in political fundraising and was previously a member of the Northwest School Board of Trustees for over nine years, during which she served on its Finance, Investment (past chair), Campus Master Plan, and Executive Committees. She served for eight years as a member then as chair of the UW Honors Program Advisory Board, and she currently is a member of the Advisory Board of The Meany Center for Performing Arts. Tina seeks to engage with and learn more about the community, and she has been a decades-long supporter of the YWCA. Her passions include education, wellness in its many forms, and equal access and opportunity to both.
A thank you to past Board Members
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the work of past Board Members who are transitioning out of their role, including:
● Katharine Fitzgerald
● Brooke Pinkham
● Richard Romero
● Akila Somasegar
Thank you for the wide range of experience and talents you shared with our organization! We appreciate your commitment to our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We wish you good fortune in all your future endeavors.
A complete list of YWCA’s board members can be found online at: ywcaworks.org/leadership
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