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Executive Director Gathering

Event Details

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
3:00PM – 5:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This gathering will not be recorded

The role of a nonprofit executive director is full of opportunities and challenges. All too often those holding this pivotal position may feel isolated or alone on their journey. The Executive Director Gathering provides a space to learn together, support each other, and share wisdom. We invite executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, to join us for an afternoon of shared learning and connection led by NAWA’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima.
 
At this gathering, we will have a workshop and discussion space around Scenario Planning. Join us for ABC Scenario Planning: Strengthening Resilience in Uncertain Times Workshop with Alford Group. You’ll learn a 6-Step Framework to navigate uncertainty and build resilience for your organization.
 
This action-packed session includes a guided walkthrough of the Scenario Planning methodology, hands-on application practice, and a collaborative discussion to apply key insights on topics such as:
  • Defining challenges and mapping scenarios
  • Designing responses for preparation and prevention
  • Activating bold ideas that steer your organization’s trajectory
You’ll leave with unique tools for facilitating creative collaboration at your organization and strategies to adapt to shifting challenges. Download Alford Group’s Free ABC Scenario Planning Template for a sneak peek of resources you’ll access during the workshop. Let’s get to work and strengthen your organization’s ability to plan for the future!

Cost

This gathering is free to attend.

Who Should Attend

All executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, are welcome.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.

Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.

Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.

If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Neal Mizushima, Executive Director, Nonprofit Association of Washington 

Neal Mizushima brings to the Nonprofit Association of Washington decades of experience in the nonprofit sector. He has a proven record of designing and implementing programs that effectively address community challenges, advocating for change at the city and state level, providing transformational learning opportunities around leadership, trauma-informed approach, change management, and equitable and inclusive practices.

In his most recent role as Director of Programs at Bellevue LifeSpring, and in the role prior as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Hopelink, Neal has focused on building the systems, policies, procedures, culture, and capacity to serve the community in the most effective and equitable ways possible. With experience in small, medium, and large nonprofits at various stages of growth, Neal is eager to work with the vast array of nonprofits that serve Washington.
While originally from California, Neal has spent nearly all of his adult life in Washington and loves the evergreen state. Neal and his family can often be found exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the specific regional foods each area has to offer. He looks forward to hearing specific recommendations from all of our partners across the state.

Pamela Oakes

Anh Vo, Chief Culture Officer, Alford Group

Anh is a Chief Culture Officer who doesn’t just lead – she transforms. With a global edge and a knack for turning big ideas into reality, she’s the spark plug behind cultures where people thrive, teams excel, and businesses go beyond expectations. Anh’s talent for uniting people, driving change, and coaching leaders make her the go to strategist for taking on tough challenges with grit and grace. Her expertise spans everything from organizational development to change management – and yes, she makes it all look effortless (spoiler: it’s not).

Fueled by a passion for people, profit, and planet, Anh keeps justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion front and center, because let’s face it: there’s no thriving without belonging. Known for her down-to-earth style and quick wit, Anh brings a refreshing mix of vision, strategy, and heart to every room she walks into.

Anh Vo

Jaron Bernstein, Senior Consultant, Alford Group (he/him/his)
Jaron Bernstein, MBA, joined Alford Group in 2021 and brings a decade of nonprofit experience primarily in arts and culture, as well as affordable housing, community development and human services. Jaron’s work includes meaningful partnerships with organizations such as Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center, Community Frameworks, Cornish College of the Arts, Green River College Foundation, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Washington Maritime Blue and the YMCA of Snohomish County.

Pamela Oakes

Thanks to Our Partners

Nonprofit Association of WA Logo, the state of WA in red, yellow, teal, and purple in multiple vectors.
Washington Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division
Alford Group

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington

Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108

Email: [email protected]