Team

Trisha joined the Issaquah Schools Foundation as Executive Director in 2024 after serving on the Board of Trustees for 6 years, including 2 years as Board President.

After a 15+ year career in the consumer and business-to-business marketing fields, Trisha spent years lending her time and expertise to ISD students as part of the Issaquah Schools Foundation Board of Trustees, as Newcastle Elementary PTSA President, as co-chair of the Newcastle Elementary auction, and as a parent representative on the ISD Boundary Committee and Elementary Return-to-School Committee during the Covid pandemic.

Trisha lives in Newcastle with her husband, 6th and 8th graders, and two cats and spends most of her time outside of work as a “taxi” driver.

Linda joined the Issaquah Schools Foundation in 2024 from Dress for Success Seattle where she worked as a Development and Communications Manager. When not developing fundraising strategies and connecting with donors, Linda enjoys her favorite “job” – mom to her college-aged daughter and son. She also enjoyed home decor projects, reading, entertaining, walking her dog and planning her next adventure with her husband and friends.

Lisa (re) joined the Issaquah Schools Foundation in 2023 after stints at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, the Garage, and as an original Program Manager for the VOICE Mentor Program. As Operations Manager, Lisa manages all of the “behind the scenes” activities that keep the Foundation running, including finance, office administration, and HR along with Programs, events, and fundraising support.

Valerie joined the Issaquah Schools Foundation in 2015 and has since helped build and launch innovative programs, grow the Foundation’s corporate and strategic partnership portfolio, and manage community-wide fundraising events and campaigns.

Valerie and her husband live in the Issaquah Highlands and enjoy time with their IHS 2024 graduate and current IHS junior. She prefers skis over flippers, spicy over sweet, mountains over beaches, hugs over handshakes, and dogs over all other pet options.

Laura “officially” joined the Issaquah Schools Foundation staff in 2024 after serving as the contract Program Manager of the Cultural Bridges program for over a year. In her role, Laura oversees creation, editing, and publication of all versions of the Cultural Bridges online magazine and serves as a partner to the Issaquah School District and other community organizations serving our multicultural and multi-language community.

Laura also serves as President of the Issaquah PTSA Council and as a member of the Apollo Elementary PTSA Board. She resides in Renton with her husband and two children.

Amanda joined our staff in 2025 from Hope For Life. A proud native of the Pacific Northwest, Amanda is driven by a passion for fundraising, event planning, and creating meaningful experiences. Beyond her professional life, Amanda is a devoted mom and stepmom to three wonderful children, ranging from elementary school to college age. Balancing her career with family life keeps her grounded and inspired, fueling her passion for both her work and her loved ones.