ONLINE: Executive Director Gathering

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.

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.

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.