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.

Kelli comes to us with over 17 years of DEI Leadership experience across the health and human sector with emphasis on health and racial equity and ensuring that culturally diverse communities live healthier lives and receive the care they need and deserve.

Her extensive background working with in health care systems includes work to reduce health disparities. Kelli has led and contributed to DEI efforts with Health Share of Oregon, Seattle Children’s Hospital, PeaceHealth and Kaiser Permanente. Under her leadership, she has successfully executed strategic planning and implementation diversity and health equity policy and program development that target a set of high-impact priorities, among them; designing long range plans for a patient centered health system improving the quality of care for culturally diverse patients.

Currently, she serves as Chief Equity Officer for Community Health Plan of WA, the leading health plan in WA State, where she is responsible for leading DEI strategic planning and execution across the organization. She is the chair of the statewide Equity Council and serves on several community-led committees overseeing key priorities in advancing organizations with an anti-racism approach.

Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, she considers Tacoma, WA her  home. Kelli holds an MBA, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, and professional certification in Women’s Studies from Cornell University. In her spare time, Kelli performed on stage as a standup comedian, auditioning for NBC’s Last Comic Standing. She is “fur mama” to an 11-year-old Japanese bobtail cat named Suzy.

“As a professional woman of color who identifies within the LGBTQIA+ Community, my life’s work in the field of DEI has been the perfect culmination of my work experience and my deep personal experience that leads me here today to sit on this distinguished panel.” … Kelli

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.

Kim took over the role of the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin, located in Moses Lake, 5 ½ years ago, after serving on the club’s Board of Directors for the two years prior. Looking back, the path toward a career in public service was evident. A long tenure with Child Protective Services and then a decade at the local hospital set the stage for supporting under-served children and families. The Boys & Girls Club was the perfect fit to continue that advocacy.

Kim has lived in the Moses Lake area for over 40 years. She and her husband of 32 years raised three sons in the small community and now enjoy 4 grandchildren, with a 5th to be born within the next month. She is definitely a boy mom, so she attended many basketball, baseball, and football games over the years. Even though no family members play football now, that doesn’t stop her from cheering on her favorite teams, especially WSU.

After living in Moses Lake for a long time, Kim has watched the community grow. New industries are coming to town to take advantage of inexpensive power and abundant open land around the airport or the farmland. Building relationships with those businesses has been an important part of her current role.

If Kim isn’t at the Boys & Girls Club or a club function, she participates in Rotary Club events, serves on civic workgroups, and attends other non-profit community events. Her belief is that there is no competition among nonprofits; the organizations should work together to support each other. In a small community, this seems to be even more important.

Natalie, a native of Kennewick, WA, has always been deeply connected to her community. With a passion for real estate ignited by the successful renovation and sale of a home, she obtained her real estate broker’s license and delights in assisting her clients in finding their dream homes. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington State University and a Master of Arts in Education and has a diverse professional background spanning tech, agriculture, public education, medical and nonprofit industries. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit realm, Natalie is a seasoned professional in event planning, fundraising and community outreach. She has a proven track record of success in securing grants and organizing impactful fundraising events. 

Natalie is an avid animal enthusiast and in her spare time she enjoys working with her horses, competing in barrel racing, and providing horseback riding lessons. She cherishes quality time spent with her partner, Brad, ranching, working cattle and playing with their dogs. She is grateful to live so close to her family and she treasures every moment spent with them. Additionally, Natalie loves to cook and enjoys spending leisurely hours boating on the river. 

Natalie thrives on tackling challenges, particularly when collaborating with a team, to achieve optimal solutions. Her unwavering dedication to her career, reaching goals, building community and passion for making a difference sets her apart as a leader and advocate. Driven by a commitment to integrity and excellence, Natalie exemplifies the essence of dedicated service. 

Kyle, originally from Louisiana, now resides in Port Angeles, Washington . With deep roots in the arts community, Kyle has consistently demonstrated his passion and dedication to arts administration, non-profit leadership, and performance.

Kyle’s journey in arts administration began with his role as Company Manager and Managing Director of The Victory Dance Project in New York City, which is featured in the documentary “Amy’s Victory Dance.” As Associate Director for Open Arts Alliance in Greenwich, Connecticut and the The Other Realm Theatre, he was able to work with students of all ages focusing on arts education, community engagement, and prioritized equity and diversity in casting. Executive Director of The Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts, where he led the organization to win the Washington Festival and Events 2023 Grand Summit Award for Best Organization. Currently, Kyle is outreach coordinator for Arts Northwest Showcase Conference as well as involved in advocating for the Cultural Access Program in Clallam County.

As a director and actor, Kyle has collaborated with renowned New York City institutions such as The Signature Theatre, The Cherry Lane, The Mint, Musical Theatre Factory, Soundbite Theatre Festival, Don’t Tell Mammas, The Duplex, Virginia Rep, and TheatreWorks/USA as well as television appearances HBO’s “Girls” and CBS’s “Bull.” Kyle is also dedicated to arts education, serving as a teaching artist with various organizations and the public school systems.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Directing from Northwestern State University and a Master’s degree in Acting from The New School for Drama.

Michael is a CPA with a broad range of expertise and knowledge from over a decade of accounting experience including audit and assurance, internal control evaluation and consulting, compliance evaluation, IT audit and consulting, governmental accounting, and controllership services. He is an audit & assurance partner with Bilotta & Company CPAs, LLC and an active member of both the AICPA and WSCPA professional organizations. A native of the Inland Northwest, Michael grew up in Coeur d’Alene and graduated Cum Laude from Gonzaga University.