Ruby certainly has learned to adapt over the past few years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, she reverted to walking instead of swimming laps and learned how to utilize Zoom for church and classes. Like many of us, she also learned to bake sourdough bread! In her free time, she likes to do crossword puzzles, […]
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Board Corner: A Q&A with Payal Hegde
Payal was one of the very first candidates we spoke to when we began recruiting for the Sister Schools Board of Directors this spring – and we think she is the perfect fit! Not only does she have a passion for improving educational opportunities based on her own childhood in India, but she also values […]
Thank you Melissa, Liz, & Khetiwe
At the end of June, Sister Schools bid farewell to three members of our Board of Directors: Melissa Pendleton, Liz Silva, and Khetiwe Chitewere. All three have been tremendous assets to our organization, serving as leaders through the pandemic, always being willing to step in to support fundraisers and programs, and planning for the future […]
Board Corner: Interview with Becky Jones
Becky has always had a heart for education and helping others. From her mother’s career as a teacher through her time as Senior Director for HR at the SF Peninsula Boys and Girls Club, she’s always found a way to give back! When she heard about dual-impact nature of the Sister Schools program, Becky knew […]
Board Corner: Interview with Julie MacDonald
Julie MacDonald has spent the last twenty years living abroad and traveling the world, most recently as the United Nation’s Deputy Director in Uganda for the World Food Programme! After returning home to Seattle and moving full-time into life and leadership coaching, she encountered Sister Schools’ dual-impact program and knew she wanted to get involved. […]
Board Corner: Interview with Dr. Carol Coram
Dr. Carol Coram joined Sister Schools’ Board of Directors this summer, connecting to Sister Schools’ mission to teach compassion, service, and social responsibility to children and young adults. An active runner and triathlete, all of Dr. Carol’s races and triathlons were wiped off her schedule by the COVID-19 pandemic – the same was true for […]
Board Corner: Interview with Sam Goodman
This summer, Sister Schools welcomed a new class of volunteers to the Board of Directors! Sam Goodman is always on the move, whether he’s scuba diving, playing basketball, swing dancing, or practicing yoga. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, he’s also picked up long-distance running (he plans on running the Seattle Marathon this fall!), learned German, […]
Board Corner: Interview with Marina Choi
In June, Sister Schools welcomed a new class of volunteers to the Board of Directors! Marina Choi loves being outside, especially while backpacking, camping, or climbing. Since the pandemic started, she’s been spending lots of time at home, something her dog, Jessie, certainly doesn’t mind! In addition to joining the Board at Sister Schools, Marina […]
Farewell, for Now
Julia Leitman’s first experience with Sister Schools would go on to shape the rest of her life. From her penchant for travel to her desire to pay it forward, her participation in a supply drive has left its mark on the seventeen years since. After four years serving on our Board of Directors, Julia is […]
The Board Corner: Q&A with Julia Leitman
In our new series, “The Board Corner,” we are getting to know our Board of Directors and learning what drew them to serving with Sister Schools. Julia’s history with Sister Schools goes back 15 years, when she first traveled to Uganda on a student distribution trip in 2005. Since then, she has grown up, graduated […]