The Highline College Foundation was established in 1972 as a nonprofit corporation to receive and invest contributions that support students, educational programs and services of the college.
The Board of Directors are business and community leaders that contribute their skills, financial resources and time to help the college meet critical needs. The Foundation strives to connect with the community to meet vital needs not met through public funding.
We believe, when you attend Highline, you get more than just a course — you start on the road to your dreams becoming reality!
Highline College was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County. It serves approximately 18,300 students and has more than 350,000 alumni.
Highline offers Associate of Arts and Science degrees that provide preparation for transfer to four-year colleges or universities, along with Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and/or certificates in approximately 40 professional-technical education programs that prepare students for work. Highline also offers pre-college education, short-term training programs and community education.
Josh GerstmanVice President for |
Ashley SmithExecutive Assistant for |
Sharon VailDirector of Philanthropy |
Tatyana AndreychenkoFoundation Operations Manager |
Tanisha WilliamsScholarships and Alumni Relations Program Specialist |
The Board of Directors governs the Highline College Foundation, making policy for the Foundation and managing its financial assets. As the Foundation's main purpose is to assist the College in its efforts to provide educational opportunities of the highest level, the Board's major activities will concentrate on obtaining support for the College from both private and corporate sectors. Our board is committed to growth and development. We are currently engaged in learning on anti-racism, diversity equity and inclusion. We use Clifton StrengthsFinder to better understand our members unique skillsets and attributes. And we are committed to reflecting and representing the communities we serve. If you’re interested in learning more and getting involved, please contact us at Foundation@highline.edu.
| Arnessa Belin | Program Manager | BECU |
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| Sherri Chun | Faculty & Business Division Chair | Highline College |
| Moira Fulton | Retired Faculty | Highline College |
| Patsy Gayda | Vice President | GESA Credit Union |
| Susan Landgraf | Retired Faculty | Highline College |
| Perisha Milikich | Senior Accountant | Brantley Janson |
| Richard Mockler | Co-Owner | Marina Mercantile |
| Kevin Morin | Director, Regional Operations | Starbucks |
| Diana Sample | Branch Manager | KeyBank |
| Angela Sheffey-Bogan | Distinguished Alumni (2019) & Educator | |
| Larissa Sklar | Financial Advisor | Edward Jones |
| Toni Swenson | Director of Nursing Operations | St. Anne Hospital |
| President | Kevin Morin |
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| Vice President | Larissa Sklar |
| Treasurer | Richard Mockler |
| Secretary | Arnessa Belin |