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“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 Georgetown office.

Contact information for Launch staff members can be found here.

LAUNCH LEADERSHIP TEAM

Angela Griffin, Executive Director

Matt Clarich, Director of Human Resources

Rehana Lanewala, Director of Development & Marketing

Laura Nicholson, Director of Operations

Shannon Thomas, MNPL, Director of Finance

LAUNCH OFFICE STAFF

Isis Lara Fernandez, Expanded Learning Opportunities Director

Flow Francisco, Finance Supervisor

Mia Freidenburg, Operations Assistant

Jo Hamer, Training & Events Director

Angelina Liang, Finance Assistant

Sydney Lu, Enrollment Coordinator

Aly Spada, Human Resources Generalist

Melissa Swarner, Early Learning Director

Deedee Tran, Finance Assistant

Briana Wentworth, Executive Assistant

LAUNCH DIRECT SERVICE STAFF

REGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Central Seattle Regional Program Director: Lisa Crouch

South Seattle Regional Program Director: Brent Dumlao

West Seattle Regional Program Director: Kim Lee

PROGRAM SITE MANAGERS

Beacon Hill Program Site Manager: Coco Hinojosa

Delridge Community Center Program Site Manager: Teresita Barradas

Hawthorne Program Site Manager: Damaris Waithira

Highland Park Program Site Manager: Jessica Habbe

Kimball Co-Program Site Manager: Rainer Adkins

Kimball Co-Program Site Manager: Justin Pang

Leschi Program Site Manager: Rachel Roberts

Madrona Program Site Manager: Dan Story

Maple Program Site Manager: Clara Walton

Miller Community Center Annex Program Site Manager: Tereza Rush

Montlake Elementary Program Site Manager: Connor McCormick

Rainier Community Center Program Site Manager: Evan Tablatin

Sanislo Elementary Program Site Manager: Megan Bissonette