Advisory Council

Meet the team that guides the direction of Emerging Leaders.  This group of dedicated young professionals is committed to building the voice and engagement level of their peers in United Way’s community efforts.

Sarah Gaines, Northrim Bank
Laura Hunter, BP
Teresa LaPella, GCI
Sonia Laughland, ExxonMobil
Sandra Matthews, Northrim Bank

Are you interested in joining the Advisory Council? If so, contact Ariane Kelsey for more information.

Participation Levels

The more you give, the more you get!  This is true in work, life and in any endeavor you pursue. In the Emerging Leaders program, donors receive benefits depending on their annual contribution.

• Bronze = $100 – $499 per year
• Silver = $500 – $999 per year
• Gold = $1,000 or more per year

Benefits offered to Emerging Leaders at each level:

Bronze   $100 – $499 per year:

• Quarterly Lunch and Learns: cost $10 per person
• Quarterly Socials
• Monthly Volunteer Opportunities

Silver   $500 – $999 per year:

• Invitation to exclusive quarterly Power Coffee (max 5 attendees): An intimate coffee meeting with 5 of your peers and 1-2 community VIPs (Tocqueville Society donor, member of UWA Board of Directors, or other). Hosted at rotating coffee shops, includes coffee and pastry for all guests.
• Quarterly Lunch and Learns:  cost $5 per person
• Quarterly Socials
• Monthly Volunteer Opportunities

Gold   $1,000 + per year:

• Invitation to annual Leadership Picnic with other UWA Leadership donors
• Recognition in UWA Leadership Lists
• 2 FREE tickets to SPARK!
• Invitation to exclusive quarterly Power Coffee (max 5 attendees): An intimate coffee meeting with 5 of your peers and 1-2 community VIPs (Tocqueville Society donor, member of UWA Board of Directors, or other). Hosted at rotating coffee shops, includes coffee and pastry for all guests.
• Quarterly Lunch and Learns:  cost- FREE
• Quarterly Socials
• Monthly Volunteer Opportunities