Board of directors
Shepherd's Board of Directors represents a broad spectrum of the community that Shepherd's serves and, as such, acts as an ardent advocate for the agency in the community.
The Board provides administrative and fiscal oversight for the agency and also acts to ensure that the agency's fundraising objectives are met. Through collaboration, leadership and commitment, Board members seek to strengthen and guide the agency toward the goal of providing services to all who seek help from Shepherd's.
Shepherd's is grateful for the governance provided by our Board of Directors. If you are interested in applying to join Shepherd's Counseling Services Board of Directors, email info@shepherdstherapy.org or call (206) 323-7131 to contact Janice Palm, Executive Director, for more information.
Michael Archer
Board member since 2008
Education: Doctorate of Clinical Psychology
Specialties: Field: Licensed independent psychotherapist;Related experience: Relationship building, fiscal management
Member of the Board
Michael Archer has committed many years to volunteer activities, including assisting with much-needed fund-raising. As a psychologist, he works both with clients and the legal system. He also teaches undergraduate and graduate students in Antioch University's psychology department. Mike brings critical analysis, administrative, fiscal management and policy/procedure development experience to Shepherd's Board.
Kelly Cunningham
Board member since 2007
BA, Business Administration, graduated magna cum laude
University of Washington
Specialties: Field: Commercial real-estate brokerage;Related experience: YMCA, organizing fund-raising events for children's programs
President
Kelly Cunningham is committed to ensuring that Shepherd's Counseling Services has the support necessary to continue to provide excellent service to all clients, regardless of their ability to pay. Kelly graduated magna cum laude, emphasizing management and marketing in her Business Administration degree. She provides strong oversight to Shepherd's management.
Russ Hanford
Board member since 2003
Stanford, BA, Economics, 1981
UW, MBA, Finance/Acctg, 1986
Emory, PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2000
Specialties: Psychologist (private); clinical instructor for the University of Washington;Related Experience: Research projects at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Treasurer
Russ Hanford came to Shepherd's board looking for an opportunity to give back to his community. He uses his business training and skills in his position as treasurer. He supports Shepherd's with his time because of the integrity and commitment of the staff and the courage and persistence of the clients Shepherd's serves.
Naomi Perry
University of Washington (UW), BA, Sociology, 2002
UW, MSW, Social Work, 2005
Specialties: Parent Child Interaction Therapy Program (PCIT) Coordinator/Consultant/Trainer and Alternatives to Families; Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral and Cogitive Behavioral Therapist at Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress
Member of the Board
Naomi Perry brings to Shepherd's Counseling Services' board of directors her experience in outreach and education, implementation of policies and procedures, and a strong value of administrative efficiency. She has fifteen years of experience working in the mental health field and serves on the National PCIT Advisory Board. Naomi would like to see Shepherd's continue to grow and to remain a valuable resource in the community.
She was awarded the Harborview Medical Center "Star" Award in 2003 and has been nominated for the "Star" award in 2009. This award is presented to individuals who have exceeded agency expectations and gone the extra step in promoting program credibility within the program itself and in the community.
Melissa Witteveen
Board member since 2006
Master's in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, 2004
LMHC
Specialties: Field: Psychology, Counseling;Related Experience: work with adolescents in her professional field
Vice President
Having grown up in a small, tight-knit community in Alaska, Melissa Witteveen finds reward in working closely with individuals on important goals. Her work as a psychotherapist at Group Health Cooperative gives her insight into the need for quality and affordable therapy in Seattle. She finds that volunteering with Shepherd's board adds balance to her own work and life as she works to help ensure that individuals receive appropriate and helpful therapy.