Board of Directors

Adán is a senior associate at Apex Law Group, a boutique law firm based in Seattle, Washington. Born and raised in rural New Mexico in a family of artists, Adán developed a deep appreciation for the arts early in life. This background significantly influences his legal career, where he specializes in intellectual property law, particularly focusing on copyrights and trademarks. His work often involves supporting artists, creatives, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs, combining his passion for the arts with his legal expertise.

Adán earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2016, and prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from the University of New Mexico in 2010. Since being admitted to the Washington State Bar, he has been actively involved in the legal community, serving as the President and Board Member for Washington Lawyers for the Arts and as Co-Vice Chair of the King County Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, board member of Global Leadership Forum. He also volunteers with Kids in Need of Defense, assisting unaccompanied minors with legal challenges in the United States, and Communities Rise legal clinics, assisting nonprofits with legal questions.  In my free time, I like spending time with my family and running.

Oskar is a seasoned nonprofit leader and government affairs consultant with over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, advocacy, and public policy. He is the founder and CEO of Somos Más Community Strategies, a consulting firm that helps nonprofits and political organizations in the United States and Mexico achieve their advocacy and public policy goals. Oskar has a deep commitment to advancing equity, sustainability, and community-led initiatives, making him a powerful voice in Washington’s nonprofit sector.

As the Past Board Secretary of the Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA), Oskar was an active member of the Policy, Equity, and Executive Committees, where he worked to strengthen nonprofits across the state. His efforts contributed to NAWA’s mission of convening nonprofits to learn, advocate, and collaborate, fostering stronger, more sustainable organizations that enhance civic engagement and economic vitality in their communities.

In his consultancy practice with Somos Más Community Strategies, Oskar specializes in helping nonprofits, particularly those serving marginalized and Spanish-speaking communities, create strategic plans, advance advocacy campaigns, and implement culturally competent leadership development programs. His work spans across Washington State, as well as Mexico, where he partners with organizations to elevate community voices and drive impactful change.

Oskar’s background in community organizing, public policy, and nonprofit leadership is rooted in his personal experience as an immigrant, and his passion for advocacy began early with his involvement in immigrant rights and social justice. His work continues to focus on creating equitable systems and ensuring that nonprofits have the resources and leadership necessary to thrive and effectively serve their communities.

When not advocating for systemic change, Oskar enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time with his family.

Before her current role consulting in the areas of strategic planning and executive coaching Janine served as an executive director for over 30 years, mostly in developing small rural science based organizations, focused on sustainable growth. Most recently Janine served as the Executive Director of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center where she led the organization in strategic growth doubling the center’s impact. Prior to that she worked in Boise, Idaho for the Discovery Center of Idaho; for Leadership for Environment and Development, an international leadership training organization based in New York City; and served as the founding director of Explora! Science Center in Albuquerque New Mexico. She was born and raised in Seattle where she started her career at Pacific Science Center as a high school intern. She earned a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs and her undergraduate degree is in Psychology from the University of Washington.

She adores and is inspired by her daughter who works with adaptive sports getting people of all backgrounds and abilities out into nature. A term her daughter uses often in her work is All Forward. It’s from the high adventure world of whitewater rafting. All Forward is a command to everyone in the boat signaling all paddles are needed in the water and pulling forward to their full capacity. The term conveys inclusivity, future downstream focus but most importantly the urgent need of pulling together to safely navigate these very complex times.

Priya Jayadev is the Executive Director of Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, a community-funded nonprofit providing industry-standard hospice care at no cost to patients. She holds a PhD in Cell Biology from Duke University and spent 11 years in pharmaceutical research and development at Boehringer Ingelheim before transitioning into nonprofit leadership. Priya previously served as Executive Director of Clallam Mosaic, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She currently serves as President of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce as well as on the NAWA Board.

Cindy was born in Alaska and raised in Port Townsend, WA with the Salish Sea and the Olympic Peninsula as her playground.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education from Western Washington University.  Cindy has over 30 years of experience working in program management, operations and board administration roles for a variety of non-profit organizations and state agencies.  Currently, she holds the position as Operations Director for the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association where she has contributed significantly to the growth and development of systems and procedures  to level up and streamline operations and board governance.  Away from the office, you can find Cindy in the bleachers cheering on her sports loving boys, camping and backpacking with her family, connecting with friends and knitting.

As a native of Washington state, Jay has dedicated more than 25 years to serving the region’s not-for-profit community in numerous leadership roles. His career reflects a commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector through his leadership on a wide range of responsibilities and initiatives.

With over ten years of executive-level leadership experience, Jay has played a pivotal role in enhancing the sector’s overall health and development. His expertise spans key areas, including strategic planning, fundraising, and program development. Additionally, Jay has been instrumental in guiding high-priority initiatives that have contributed to the advancement of several philanthropic organizations throughout Washington.

Currently, Jay serves as Senior Program Officer at Inatai Foundation, leading the implementation of its flagship Community Power grantmaking portfolio and working with a diverse team to support leaders and organizations dedicated to building community and political power and advancing racial justice and equity statewide.

His extensive experience and deep appreciation of nonprofits’ impact motivated him to join NAWA’s Strategic Planning Taskforce, where he helps shape strategies to strengthen Washington’s nonprofit community for the future.

Jay holds a BA in Social Work from the University of Washington and a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University. Outside work, he enjoys travel, family time, and expressing his creativity through playing piano. He lives in Bonney Lake, Washington with his wife Cornelia.

Michael is a Spokane native with nearly 15 years of experience in audit and assurance, consulting, and controllership. He has worked with organizations ranging from grassroots nonprofits with annual revenues of $500,000 to publicly traded companies with multi-billion-dollar market capitalizations. His career has shaped a broad skill set and a process-driven approach to solving financial and operational challenges across sectors.

Michael is the founder of Spokane Accounting Services, a firm providing fractional financial leadership to nonprofits and small to mid-sized enterprises. He also serves as a member at large for the Boys and Girls Club of Spokane County.

A proud Inland Northwest native, Michael grew up in Coeur d’Alene and graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University.