To fulfill our Community Action National Performance Standards, the 12-member board of directors represents our community and the people we serve: one-third public sector (elected officials); one third private sector (business, nonprofit, education, faith-based, etc.); and one-third client sector (from groups self-organized among low-income community members).
Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access goes beyond requirements. Over 15 years ago the board convened the Latinx Advisory Committee (LAC), which has grown into a coalition of 150+ leaders, service providers and community members. With bilingual monthly meetings and public policy listening sessions, the LAC’s mission is to build relationships, develop leadership, and advise decision-makers. The LAC nominates at least one participant to become a Community Action board member.
2024 Board Packets
2024 Board Roster | Representing Sector |
Kati Ortiz Skagit Valley College |
Client Sector |
Christina Soltero Burlington-Edison School District |
Client Sector |
Jamie Thornberry American Legion Post 91 |
Client Sector |
Heather Wallace Head Start Policy Council |
Client Sector |
Kate Bennett, Vice President True North Consulting |
Private Sector |
Gregg Davidson, President Retired |
Private Sector |
Carolyn Moulton Lautenbach Recycling |
Private Sector |
Silvia Reed, Secretary Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce |
Private Sector |
Richard Brocksmith Mount Vernon City Council |
Public Sector |
Danny Hagen, Treasurer Skagit County Assessor |
Public Sector |
Tina Tate Hospital 304 District Commissioner |
Public Sector |
Ron Wesen Skagit County Commissioner |
Public Sector |