Board of Directors

We are a Native-led agency for Natives. 75% of our directors are Indigenous, and each individual is personally invested in the support of our community. Board members provide knowledgeable and accountable governance, a relationship-based fundraising network, and personal donations of resources and time that enable us to serve the needs of our members. Our board works hard to nurture a sustainable future for Chief Seattle Club.

  • Annie Kirk (Lummi)

    BOARD PRESIDENT

    Program Manager, Seattle-King County Public Heath

  • Denise Busch (Inupiat)

    BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

    Senior Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Edelman

  • Ken Gordon

    BOARD SECRETARY

    Executive Director, Northwest Biomedical Research

  • Koji Keolaana'ole Ushio Clark (Native Hawaiian)

    BOARD TREASURER

    Principal DEI Business Partner, Amazon

  • Bree Kame'enui (Native Hawaiian)

    Senior Corporate Counsel, Weyerhaeuser

  • Temryss Lane (Lummi)

    Senior Project Manager, Pyramid Communications

  • Tod Leiweke

    CEO and President, Seattle Kraken

  • Lonnie Nelson (Cherokee)

    Associate Professior, Washington State University - Partnerships for Native Health

  • Aren Sparck (Cupik)

    Government Affairs Officer, Seattle Indian Health Board

  • Eddie Sherman (Diné | Umóⁿ’hoⁿ)

    Principal, Against the Current Consulting

  • Mel Sheldon (Tulalip)

    Tribal Council Member, Tulalip Tribes