2026-2028 Board of Directors
Chair & Treasurer: Katelyn Perez- Coordinator at Ellensburg Adult Activity Center
Katelyn graduated from Central Washington University in 2019 with a BS in Recreation, Tourism and Events. After graduation, she started working for the City of Ellensburg at the Adult Activity Center as their Recreation Leader. In 2021, she was promoted to the Adult Activity Center Coordinator. She has enjoyed meeting new people and hearing all of their interesting stories! In her spare time, Katelyn enjoys playing with her chocolate lab, Mocha, making piñatas, sewing, painting, hiking, and camping.
509.962.7242 | perezk@ci.ellensburg.wa.us
Secretary: Susan Kingsbury Comeau- Executive Director, Mt. Si Senior Center
Susan earned a BS in Marketing from University of Connecticut, a BA in Sociology from Hunter College, and a MA in Sociology from University of Washington. She says that learning is her happy place. Susan has worked in the non-profit industry nearly 20 years. Since 2015 she has served as the Executive Director of Mt. Si Senior Center, a nonprofit which, in addition to senior programming, provides public transportation throughout Snoqualmie Valley and affordable housing for seniors at its two apartment buildings. Susan has also served on numerous nonprofit boards, is currently involved in several local service organizations, and serves on the Non Profit Insurance Pool Board of Directors, and former Board Member of King County’s Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy Advisory Board. She is a passionate advocate for seniors and community involvement. Susan enjoys spending time with her son, working on her family’s genealogy, and solving murder mystery boxes with friends.
425-888-3434 ext. 150 | susan@mitsiseniorcenter.org
Members at Large:
Kira Avery- Executive Director at Sno-Valley Senior Center
Kira has a BS in Human Services from Western Washington University (2013) and a Masters in Infrastructure Planning and Management from the University of Washington (2015). She’s been at the Sno-Valley Senior Center since March 2015 as the Program Coordinator, and then as the Assistant Director starting in June 2021. In January 2023 she transitioned to Executive Director. She lives in Covington with her husband of almost 10 years, Ben, and she enjoys puzzles, board games, and True Crime Podcasts (which helps her get through the drive to and from work).
425-333-4152 | kiraa@soundgenerations.org
Lori Nevin- Executive Director at Upper Kittitas County Senior Center
Lori’s background spans corporate and nonprofit sectors. She has a BS in Business Management, certification in Project Management, and a strong foundation in organizational leadership and strategic planning. Her roles have been in Public Relations, Software, and Aerospace industries. Throughout her corporate career, Lori remained active serving on nonprofit boards and volunteering. Lori now serves as the Executive Director of the Upper Kittitas Co. Senior Center, overseeing programs and services in a 250-square-mile rural area. Lori’s passion is creating community connections. She values collaboration and leaving this world a better place. Outside of work, Lori’s hobbies include sewing and trekking. Lori and her husband live on a small farm where they ride horses and garden.
509-674-7530 | centerdir23@gmail.com
Sara Bouwman- Senior and Adult Recreation Program Coordinator for the City of Redmond/ Redmond Senior & Community Center.
Sara began her career with the City in 2017, where she quickly discovered a deep passion for serving older adults. She gladly shares that she has a dream job that combines creativity with purpose and feels great joy in designing innovative programs and events to encourage an active, engaged, and connected senior community. Originally from the Boston area, Sara holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Marketing Management. Before transitioning into public service, Sara spent more than 30 years in the publishing industry, with experience spanning magazines, books, and the casual gaming industry. Her professional background includes marketing and communications, editing, operations management, customer services, and graphic design. Sara is married with two grown children and is an active member of the arts community. Sara sings and serves on the board of the Lake Washington Singers, a nonprofit treble choir, and enjoys making music and creating art in her personal time.
425-556-2157 | sbouwman@redmond.gov
Tracey Harvey- Wellness & Active Aging Specialist at Northshore Senior Center
Tracey Harvey is a nationally recognized leader in wellness and active aging, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the Wellness, Retirement Living, and Fitness Industry. She is known for her passion for creating purposeful, evidence‑based programs that enhance quality of life and foster meaningful connections for older adults. Tracey currently serves at Northshore Senior Center, where she focuses on developing and elevating innovative programming that supports whole‑person wellness and active aging. Her work centers on helping individuals live fully, stay engaged, and maintain functional independence. Her expertise includes evidence‑based wellness programming, fitness instruction, and movement‑based training. She is a certified Enhance Fitness Instructor, SPINNING® Instructor, and Function First Pain‑Free Movement Specialist (ACE Certified). A frequent national presenter, Tracey, has spoken at conferences across the country and has authored more than 30 published articles on wellness, active aging, and program innovation. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles in marketing, sales solutions, corporate communications, and wellness programming—always with a focus on connecting people to programs and experiences that create “magic moments” for all ages.
425-487-2441 | TraceyH@mynorthshore.org
Mary-Anne Grafton- On leave, previously at Lynnwood Senior Center
Mary-Anne received an interdisciplinary BA through WWU’s Fairhaven College and a master’s degree in Social Work Administration from University of Washington. After engaging in work with mental health, homeless and 62+ HUD housing services, she’s been Lynnwood Senior Center Supervisor since 2006. She says “I’m lucky to have worked in both non-profit and municipal environments as those systems impact senior center operations in different ways.” Mary-Anne is a lifelong advocate for social justice with a current focus on ageism, intersectionality, and senior centers being critical social infrastructure in our communities. For fun, she volunteers in different capacities for area non-profits and curls up with her big, fluffy orange kitty known as Furfie.
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