Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees actively promotes and supports Bright Water Waldorf School’s mission. They are knowledgeable about the school’s goals, operations, and issues. Trustees are not involved in management, personnel, or curricular issues. They guard against conflicts of interest, whether business-related or personal. Trustees contribute to the fund development program of the school, including financial support and active involvement in annual and capital giving. The Board has three committees: Advancement, Governance, and Finance.
We seek trustees who:
have the background and ability to bring a broad perspective, passion, and interest in the long-term growth of the school
possess board experience and/or expertise in board operations, development, marketing, facilities planning, or law
are able to provide access to community leaders and new potential donors
are, above all, able to communicate our vision and mission to others.
2023-24 Trustees
Jesseca Brand (Board Chair)
BWWS Parent; Strategic Advisor, City of Seattle.
"The moment I walked into BWWS I could feel it was a special place. It is a place where each child’s need to belong is centered, and where a child’s sense of wonder and exploration are encouraged. Imagine the positive impact on our larger world, when each child is cherished. I could think of nothing more important and that is why I am honored to serve on the board."
Judy Lackey (Board Secretary)
Former BWWS Parent; Attorney
"I am a former BWWS parent and an attorney. I have a deep love for this school community and am grateful to share my legal skills, as well as my experience with and enthusiasm for consensus-based decision-making."
Trish Bondurant (Board delegate)
BWWS Faculty
"For over 15 years, teachers were not allowed to serve on the Board of Trustees at Bright Water Waldorf School. When the opportunity for faculty to serve on the Board arose, it was an obvious choice for me. Working in collaboration with dedicated members of our community is one of the great joys and gifts I have in my professional life. I am deeply grateful for our work together. "
Jennifer Beal Quinn
BWWS Faculty
"I have been active in the internal workings of Bright Water and have served on the Leadership Team and many key committees such as Hiring, Pedagogical and Finance for many years. I enjoy looking at the school globally and I love to get down to work and solve problems. I have a keen interest in the success and vibrancy of our school - as a parent of two who have attended since Parent/Child, as a teacher who has worked in grades and EC, and as a citizen who wants to build a brighter future together. I love working with the folks on the Board - it's a great group of people and well worth the time."
Lorie Miller
Waldorf teacher; former BWWS Faculty
"I joined the board to be of service to the school community and help build a healthy organization. I am so grateful to be a part of Bright Water."
Faisal Malik (facilitator)
BWWS Parent; Pediatric Endocrinologist & Diabetes Researcher
"Having my children attend Bright Water has been a wonderful gift. I want Bright Water to succeed and joined the Board in hopes of helping it continue to thrive and grow".
