Board of Directors
Ian Barnes President
Ian has a B.A. in Political Science from Houghton College and an M.P.A. with a concentration in International Studies from the University of Washington. He has years of cross-cultural experience and service in Latin American and African communities. Ian has spent extensive periods in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda and is currently working in Sudan.
Lisa Page Vice President
Lisa Page has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Washington. She has worked in the investment and financial services industry since 2003. Lisa has also served on the Spilling Hope campaign to challenge her community to live more simply, become educated about the global water crisis, and give generously to dig wells in Uganda. The wells are dug in partnership with Living Water International.
Amie Ptak Treasurer
Amie has a B.S. in Education from Western Washington University and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Washington. She has eight years of experience in the field of education. She has also worked in the non-profit sector with organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and Young Life.
Penny Carothers Secretary
Penny has a B.A. in History from Reed College and an M.P.A. with an International Development certificate from the University of Washington. Penny has traveled internationally in India and worked in various capacities with international nonprofits. Penny is presently a social justice editor for the Burnside Writers Collective, an online magazine.
Peter Buck Board Member
Pete has a B.A. in Art History and a J.D. from Northwestern School of Law. He has been a practicing attorney for fourteen years including his role as assistant general counsel to a non-profit health insurer in Washington State. He currently works as a managing director of business development for a market research company.









