MSC Board of Directors
As a community action agency, MSC is governed by a board of directors comprised of community leaders, elected officials or their representatives, and customers or their advocates. MSC’s board meets once a month.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of finance, executive leadership, human resources, and planning; however, they are not involved in the day to day operation of the organization. A tripartite Board of Directors is important for full representation by the community.
David has lived and worked in Federal Way for many years.
He has spent over three decades working in financial services. Currently he is a Senior Relationship Manager with Banner Bank. In his career he has served on not-for-profit boards with The Seattle Children’s Museum, Northwest Center and Child Care Aware of Washington, and has served in various officer roles with Rotary clubs. He is an active member of Christ’s Church in Federal Way.
He has been a supporter of MSC for many years being impressed with the tremendous breadth of services offered to people and families in need. He was honored to be asked to join the MSC Board in 2020.
Teleda has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2010. Teleda participated in MSC’s Thrive program. Teleda is a program supervisor at Amicable Healthcare, a home care services agency. Teleda has two teenage daughters and also does additional volunteer work helping seniors and disabled individuals through local churches.
I currently live in Milton, WA with my wife Claire and two amazing kids – Simon and Amelia. Claire and I have lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1999 and truly have found a home here. We are active members of LifeWay Church in Federal Way where I serve as an elder and worship team leader. I also serve on the Board of Fulcrum Real Estate Services. I’m a CPA registered in the state of Washington since 1999, and am Group Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for DaVita, Inc. I am honored to serve on the Board of MSC. The work that is done through MSC in the Puget Sound area is remarkable and I am humbled to be a part of it.
Martin Moore joined the MSC Board of Directors in 2020. Martin was adopted at the age of eight from Sofia, Bulgaria, and arrived in Federal Way in 1992. His parents, both educators, instilled in him the importance of putting others before yourself and giving back to your community. Martin is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the City of Milton and previously served on the Federal Way City Council.
Joe has served on the MSC Board of Directors since 2017 and is appointed by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer.
Ashley Bennett joined the board in 2022. As a native to Louisiana, she was recruited to the Pacific Northwest by Amazon. She is currently serving the company as a Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for their North American network. Driven by a desire to promote opportunities within critically diverse populations, Ashley also serves as the Founder and President of Amazon’s Women in Operations business resource group, which provides development tools for female leaders. In addition to her primary job functions, she is a designate on three other Directorial Boards, including the Kent Chamber of Commerce, the Kent International Fair and the elected Vice President of MotherAfrica.org. Outside of work, she continues her theme of helping the community through her membership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. In her own words, “I am excited to be apart of the MSC family! I’m purposed to do meaningful work as a steward of the community, and partner through the lens of equity and social justice. I look forward to helping this team continue to have a meaningful impact.”
I joined the MSC board in 2021 and am a current resident at a King County Housing Authority property in Kent. My family and I have lived there since 2009. In the past few years, my family has had a stable place to stay thanks to a transitional house program. I have three boys and we used to stay at the Villa Capri Apartment while waiting to get housing. I also used to work at the complex. My boys and I have been homeless twice, not because I didn’t work, but because of domestic violence and having to leave our home to be and feel safe. I am thankful for programs like the Multi-Service Center, without programs like this, families like mine wouldn’t be able to sometime feed or clothes their children.
Rene joined the MSC Board in 2014 as a way to give back to the community by working to make MSC stronger. She believes MSC plays a vital role in fulfilling the needs of people in our area who need a helping hand. After a long and diverse career working in education, business, and government, Rene brings a breadth of knowledge of business and strategic planning to the board.
Michael has served on the Multi-Service Center Board of Directors since 2003. During his time on the board, Michael has previously served terms as both Board President and Board Treasurer. Michael is Senior Vice President and Commercial Payments Manager at Kitsap Bank. He has over 22 years of banking experience and an extensive background in treasury management and commercial banking services. In addition to serving on the MSC Board, Michael also serves as President on the board of the Pierce County Library Foundation and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. Michael lives in Tacoma with his wife, Caireen, daughter Kristin, their Corgi Rhys, and two cats Jasmine and Zoe.
Ana Cristina Molina McCleary joined the Board in 2002 after building a career in the social services arena and seeking to advocate for underrepresented minority communities. Born in Colombia, South America, Ana Cristina came to the United States as a foreign student who later fell in love and married her current husband while studying at the University of Illinois. Ana Cristina received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology as well as her Masters Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis on the social services at Seattle University. She went on to specialize in serving Latino and other diverse minority populations at Sea Mar Community Health Center, where she pioneered the Maternity Support Services Program. Ana Cristina left her position at Sea Mar to dedicate herself to raising her three children alongside her husband of 30 years. While at home raising her children, she continued her involvement in advocacy services through volunteering at schools and in the community while instilling a strong sense of social justice responsibility in her children. Ana Cristina has since returned to the social services arena as a Medical Interpreter, Multi-Service Center Board Member, Saint Vincent de Paul Society Member, and passionate community advocate.
John David McCleary joined the MSC Board of Directors in 2023. He was born and raised in Federal Way, and after graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelors in Business Administration (focus on Accounting and Finance), he worked within the public accounting industry as a financial statement auditor. John David is currently a registered CPA in Washington State and a Manager, Financial Reporting, at DaVita Inc.
Cydney joined the MSC Board of Directors in 2020. She has been a Burien resident since 2013 and is a current City Councilmember. Cydney is a journalist and editor by trade, with a background focusing around politics. Her other professional experience includes social media and digital marketing management and consulting, web design, and sales. Cydney has been an active leader in the non-profit sector for over a decade, serving as a volunteer or board member with many organizations.
Maria came to the United States from Guatemala in 1995, and married her husband Paul, who is an architect. MSC helped Maria with learning English pronunciation. Maria saw the opportunity to help others at MSC and started interpreting for Spanish-speaking customers at MSC. In 1999, she joined the MSC Board of Directors.
Before coming to the United States, Maria earned a Bachelor of Science and Writing Diploma and studied four years at a Christian Theology Seminar and earned a Christian Education certificate. Maria previously worked in the Federal Way School District as a Spanish/English interpreter.
Evelyn joined the MSC Board in 2013 as a way to give back to the community. She knows that MSC touches many lives of people who are need of assistance. Evelyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Sociology from Eastern Washington State College and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Seattle University. With a long career working in Social Services, Evelyn brings a unique skill set to the board. Evelyn has also volunteered at MSC’s food and clothing bank for more than 10 years.
Kirsten joined MSC as CEO in October 2023. Kirsten brings 15 years of direct service and non-profit leadership experience to MSC. Her work has focused on uprooting inequitable systems, uplifting communities, and repairing harm done to the most vulnerable members of our communities. Kirsten obtained her Master of Public Administration with a focus in public policy and nonprofit management from The Evergreen State College in Olympia.
Amanda has been with MSC since 2008 and has served as MSC’s Chief Operations Office since 2022. She began her journey at MSC as an AmeriCorps member and was later hired as a Family Development Specialist for an employment program serving job seekers experiencing homelessness. Since then, she has also worked as the WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Adult Employment Specialist, Contract Compliance Manager, Employment and Education Programs Manager and Director, and Director of Operations and Housing Development. Amanda currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County and Communities in Schools of Federal Way-Highline. She is a certified National Results Oriented Management & Accountability (ROMA) implementer. Amanda holds a Master Degree in Community and Economic Development and is a Certified Rental Housing Development Finance Professional.
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Steven joined the MSC staff in 2022 as our Food Bank Director. Prior to joining MSC, Steven served as the Executive Director at My Sister’s Pantry, Food Bank Manager at Nourish Pierce County, and Operations Director at the West Seattle Food Bank. Steven earned his master’s degree in Political Science from Western Washington University and has over 20 years of human/social service. He lives in Tacoma and enjoys hiking, travel, and fitness.
With over 28 years of experience in the field of aging, Patricia Hunter has served as the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombuds since 2011. The mission of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to ensure the rights, dignity and well-being of individuals who live in long-term care settings. Ms. Hunter leads the work of staff and volunteer ombudsmen across the state who investigate and help to resolve complaints filed by, or on behalf of, long-term care residents. As the State Ombuds, Ms. Hunter works on systemic issues with consumers, state agencies, and legislators to improve the quality of care and life for individuals living in long-term care settings. Prior to joining MSC, Patricia worked for the Alzheimer’s Association, Western and Central WA State Chapter for nearly 16 years, serving as Director of Programs and Policy, and briefly as the interim executive director. Currently she serves on the board of director’s of the National Association of State LTC Ombudsman Programs and is an appointed member of both the State Aging and Disability Joint Legislative and Executive Committee and the Washington State Dementia Action Coalition. Ms. Hunter is a graduate of Central Washington State University’s School of Business Administration, and holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington. She is also a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow, Class of 2008.
Sarah has been with Multi-Service Center since 2013. She earned her BA at the University of Washington and a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. She has over twenty-five years of experience working in non-profit fundraising and marketing. Sarah serves on the Board of Directors for both the Kent and Renton Chambers of Commerce and served five years as Chair of RANU (Renton Area Non-profits Unite).
Phalla joined the MSC staff in 1995. She runs MSC’s IT department and provides assistance to all staff with their IT needs.
Maju joined MSC in 2014 as a temporary staff member supporting youth and young adults with their employment and educational goals. She went onto support the department with multiple projects related to data entry and data quality, young adult housing, adult employment services, volunteer recruitment and community-focused programming. She now serves as the Economic Stability Director overseeing MSC’s education, employment, emergency assistance and housing programs. Maju is a member of the Advisory Board on the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners group and a board member on the Refugee Artisan Initiative. She also serves as a committee member for the Black Homeownership Legacy Fund. Maju’s motto is taking things one day at a time and working intentionally with staff, partners and community members to uplift members of the community who are in need of some help, hope and change.
Oksana Savolyuk has been part of the Energy Assistance Program at Multi-Service Center since October 1996. In January of 2012, Oksana was promoted to Program Director for Energy Assistance and became part of the MSC’s Administrative team. She has been an active member of the PSE Workgroup and has served as Representative for Region 2 for the LIHEAP Workgroup. Oksana’s experience has spanned from a time when the Energy Program was a smaller seasonal program which provided only LIHEAP, to a large, full time program which includes a strong partnership with Puget Sound Energy. The program now has over 20 staff in located in 3 offices serving South King County.
Nancy joined MSC in 2021 and brings over 25 years of Human Resources experience across varied industries, including the last 14 years in the non-profit sector. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management, Interpersonal Communication from Pacific Lutheran University, and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Human Resources Development from Webster University.
Tatyana joined MSC as an Energy Counselor in 2001. She was promoted to the Energy Department’s Supervisor as of 2012, and Associate Director in 2023. Prior to joining MSC, Tatyana worked as a Long-Term Care Supervisor & HR Recruiter/Coordinator. Currently, Tatyana supervises close to 30 staff in MSC’s Kent and Federal Way locations. Tatyana also coordinates with other organizations to promote program awareness & client self-sufficiency. Tatyana finds joy working with & helping people.
Cobie joined MSC in September of 2023 bringing over 15 years of invaluable experience in the field of social work. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. In his role at MSC, Cobie oversees a range of programs, including MSC’s family shelter, housing for women in revovery, veterans housing programs, and MSC’s Regional Access Point and Path to Home programs. Outside of his professional endeavors, Cobie enjoys a diverse range of hobbies. He is an accomplished cook and caterer. In his downtime, you might find him immersed in the world of video games. Cobie also has a deep love for travel. And family is of the utmost importance to him, and he takes great pride in attending his children’s extracurricular events, cheering them on in their pursuits
