Val Parrish
Connection, Caregiving and Cat Loving Board member Val Parrish is a connector in every sense of the word and is
Board Profile
Keeping Those We Love Safe and Secure
If board member Cristin Flynn Goodwin had a theme song, it would likely be Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.”
A Lifetime Commitment to Dogs
Nate King served on the Seattle Humane Board of Directors from June 2023 to August 2025, including contributions to the
Nipun Dureja
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JB Williams
JB Williams’s connection to Seattle Humane goes back over 30 years, when he and his wife, Margaret, fostered a Seattle
Jeff Betts
With his background in professional soccer, Jeff Betts has a passion for teamwork. Prior to joining Seattle Humane’s board of
Karen Raines
After over three decades of serving as a figure skating judge, Karen Raines was ready to pursue her passion for animal welfare off the ice. With a background in corporate counsel, Karen is utilizing her expertise to support Seattle Humane’s advocacy initiatives and promote community building.
Lynda Silsbee
Puget Sound native and lifelong animal rescue advocate, Lynda Silsbee, fondly recalls adopting pets from Seattle Humane with her family
Janette Adamucci
“We want everyone to feel welcome in the animal welfare movement,” says Janette. “Our success is shared with our community members, rescue and shelter partners. All are welcome in animal welfare.”
Asher Bearman
Pet-passionate Asher Bearman started supporting Seattle Humane not only because his childhood home neighbored the campus, but because the organization was setting a new regional standard for animal welfare– a cause close to his heart.
