Lindsay Davis von Marbod, Chair Lindsay is a Seattle-area native with 15 years of experience in youth development, most recently at a similar organization to tSB. Now that she’s transitioned to a fundraising role at the Nature Consortium, she couldn’t help but get involved with the tSBoard! She’s become a part of the board’s Events Task Force, so come say hi at one of the awesome tSB events! Other than that, and at work, you can usually find Lindsay in one of three places: in the mountains snowboarding or backpacking, at the dog park, or snuggled up at home watching a movie with her hubbie and two dog-children.

Ashley Wells Ashley Wells was recruited to the board by tSB’s Executive Director, Ashley Miller, and blames the confusion this causes at meetings on Ashley taking a guy’s name. He is excited to continue a family tradition of contributing to his community. Ashley moved to Seattle in 2000 to work at msnbc.com’s Redmond headquarters and is currently the company’s Vice President of Creative Development. As a journalist, web designer/developer, manager and executive, Ashley brings business savvy and creativity to tSB. In his spare time, Ashley enjoys skiing, surfing, live music and long walks on the beach.

Christine Lessard Christine joined the Service Board’s Board in December 2012. She is currently the Director of Development Seattle Girls’ School and has worked to empower girls to live their potential there for 6 years. She is passionate about education and social justice and co-facilitates the Multi-racial Affinity group, and the Asian and Pacific Islander Affinity Group at the school. Prior to that, Christine has experience working for a public health consulting firm in Washington, D.C., and as a secondary education science teacher with the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, Africa. Christine grew up in a military family and moved all over the world before landing in Georgia where she earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of Georgia. In her down-time, Christine loves boarding down snowy mountains, playing music and cooking for loved ones.

Aaron Robertson Aaron grew up in West Seattle, graduating from Chief Sealth High School, in a similar situation to that of many youth involved with tSB. He knows first hand how impactful mentoring and youth development can be and wants to ensure that our young people have access to programs like tSB. As an employee at the Seattle Foundation, Aaron helps build a stronger community in our region and works to empower young people through the Youth Grantmaking Board. When he’s not changing the world, Aaron enjoys watching baseball with his wife Emily and sending long emails to Ashley Miller.

Chanmali Liv, Treasurer Chanmali first heard about tSB through her little brother who was a Peer Leader at the time. She joined tSB as a Mentor / Snowboard Instructor in 2010 and easily fell in love with the program. It brought her back to her roots and values. She strongly believes that having strong mentors along with supportive family was what shaped her as an individual and tSB is where she calls her second home. She graduated from Seattle University and is currently an Accountant at a Venture Capital firm in Downtown Seattle. Snowboarding, hiking and making waffles are her downtime specialty!

Aparna Rae Aparna is an artist and an educator/facilitator.Since completing an M.A. at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC, in Curriculum and Pedagogy, Aparna has returned to her roots as an educator, working primarily with urban youth. She has experience in curriculum development and  classroom teaching. Having traveled and lived around the word, a multi/transcultural perspective pervades her practice as an educator and an artist. Aparna is truly excited by the Service Board’s community based, intergenerational and social justice curriculum model of youth empowerment and social/personal change.

Lisa Sholley An international travel and mountaineering enthusiast, Lisa brings 15 years’ experience in project management and fundraising to tSB. Most recently, she was the Capital Campaign Officer at Neighborcare Health, responsible for developing and implementing a successful $7 million capital campaign to build a medical and dental clinic in southeast Seattle. She is passionate about health care access, international development and youth education. Prior to tSB, she served on the Board at the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts in Seattle, as Board President of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area in Jackson WY, and on the board of the Washington chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Lisa holds a Certificate of Fundraising Management from The Fund Raising School at Indiana University, and a BA in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Vermont, where she attempted snowboarding but ultimately decided she preferred two planks on her feet.

Danielle Franks Danielle joined the board in August of 2012 and is currently working on the Integrated Delivery Team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Prior to that, Danielle was the Director of Operations, Finance & Administration for the Power of Hope, a local youth development non-profit focusing on leadership, self-awareness, social justice, and learning through arts-based mediums. Danielle is originally from N. Utah where she became enthralled with snowboarding/skiing and appreciates the lessons learned from snowboarding that can be integrated into daily life. She graduated from Utah State University in 2008 with a degree in Business Management.

Bryan Helfer Bryan joined the tSB Board in 2012 and loves its mission. Originally from Hawaii, Bryan settled in Seattle in 2010. Bryan believes in the leadership and organization that supports the tSB program participants. He hopes to do his part to carry on tSB’s legacy in supporting Seattle’s youth and community.

Connor Haffey Connor was first introduced to tSB at the Soiree in 2011, and joined the board in August of 2012. He loves being involved in the community and being able to play a small role in fulfilling tSB’s mission. Originally from Spokane, WA, Connor moved to Seattle in 2009 and has loved every minute. Connor works as a sales consultant for Paychex, Inc. He and his fiance live in the Greenlake area and walk the lake as much as possible. When not at work, he can often be found doing anything involving the outdoors.