Board of Trustees - Seattle Academy The Hub Our Board Seattle Academy, as a non-profit organization, is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees (“Board”) elected annually. The Board is comprised of current parents, alumni, and alumni parents (25% of whom have worked in K-12 education) who volunteer their time and expertise to serve the school. As stewards of the school’s mission , they are responsible for establishing the long-term vision, strategic goals, policies, and plans that ensure the school will continue to thrive in order to serve not only the current but future generations of students. The individual and collective guidance from our Board members over the years has enabled the school to expand its innovative curriculum, attract highly talented faculty and administration, and sustain financial strength in order to support purposeful growth of programs, accessibility, and facilities. The Board has three main areas of responsibility: Aligned Programs and Policies - The Board adopts the school’s mission, vision, and strategic goals, and supports the Administration in ensuring programs and policies are aligned to reinforce them. Appointment of the Head of School - The Board appoints and supports the Head of School, who is responsible for all operational aspects of the school. As trusted advisors, the Board fills a variety of leadership roles in support of the Head of School’s goals. Financial Stability - The Board sets the tuition and budget for each year, ensures the preservation of capital assets and endowment, authorizes fund-raising activities, and makes certain that the program operates within its fiscal limits. The Board facilitates its work through the use of standing committees, subcommittees, task force groups, and advisory councils composed of trustees and numerous volunteers. Currently, there are seven standing committees: Executive Committee Development Committee Finance and Audit Committee Governance Committee Investment Committee Risk Management Committee Strategic Planning Committee The Executive Committee provides advice and counsel to the Head of School on a range of issues important to the governance of the school. Martinique Grigg, Board Chair Kirsten Saint Clair, Vice President Mark Vadon, Vice President Claudia Hung, Secretary Angela Gaynor, Trustee Aravind Swaminathan, Trustee Matt Echohawk Hayashi, Immediate Past Board Chair/ Ex Officio Trustee Giselle Furlonge, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee Rob Phillips, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee The Development Committee provides oversight of the school’s development program and fundraising activities. Jennie Fox, Chair Kimberly Watson, Vice Chair Martinique Grigg, Board Chair Giselle Furlonge, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee Rob Phillips, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee The Finance and Audit Committee oversees the school’s fiscal management and its financial and compliance reporting processes. Angela Gaynor, Chair Martinique Grigg, Board Chair Jessica Crain, Trustee Claudia Hung ,Trustee Dwayne McClain, Trustee Nick Parker, Trustee Mark Vadon, Trustee Anna Woodard, Trustee Giselle Furlonge, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee Rob Phillips, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee The Governance Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to governing the organization, including establishing, maintaining, and modifying the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and corporate policies; and in identifying and recommending ongoing education and professional development for the Board. Kimberly Watson, Chair David Byers, Vice Chair Martinique Grigg, Board Chair Loretta Douglas '08, Trustee Giselle Furlonge, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee Rob Phillips, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee The Investment Committee advises the Board on investment policy and oversees investment of the Endowment Fund in accordance with the Endowment Fund Management Policy and any other policies approved by the Board. Anna Woodard, Chair Martinique Grigg, Board Chair Giselle Furlonge, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee Rob Phillips, Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee The Risk Management Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities related to risk management for the school, including identifying and assessing key strategic, legal and operational risks and making recommendations to and/or advising the administration on managing and mitigating risks. Aravind Swaminathan, Chair Halsey Bell, Trustee Martinique Grigg, Board Chair Giselle Furlonge, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee Rob Phillips, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee The Strategic Planning Committee assists the Board with its responsibilities for the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic direction. Jill Nishi, Chair Kirsten Saint Clair, Vice Chair Martinique Grigg, Board Chair Mohit Bhende, Trustee Dwane Chappelle, Trustee Allison Hintz, Trustee Karen Huh, Trustee Aimee Johnson, Trustee Babak Parviz, Trustee Bill Predmore, Trustee Anthony Shoecraft, Trustee Kimberly Watson, Trustee Matt Echohawk Hayashi, Immediate Past Board Chair/Ex Officio Trustee Giselle Furlonge, Co-Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee Rob Phillips, Head of School/Ex Officio Trustee Lead Staff Board of Trustees Portal Login