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Mockingbird Board of Directors - Officers
Tasha joined The Mockingbird Society in January of 2019.
Zachary joined the Mockingbird Society in April 2021.
Dr. Zachary D. Wood works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership at Seattle University. His research centers on issues of community development and urban social policy, applying critically-grounded frameworks to interrogate the structural power and resource arrangements that shape community access to power and decision-making. Dr. Wood is a passionate advocate for vibrant and collective expressions of democracy and social justice, with an eye toward centering the voices and lived experiences of groups consistently excluded from decision-making and economic structures. Additionally, Dr. Wood has more than a decade of experience working in homeless services in numerous leadership capacities, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the national youth advocacy organization, Youth Collaboratory.
Brian joined The Mockingbird Society in June 2021.
Brian is a teaching associate and field instructor for Master of Social Work students at the Child Welfare Training and Advancement Program in the University of Washington's School of Social Work. He became a supporter of the Mockingbird Society over a decade ago while working as an adolescent unit social worker and supervisor in Washington's child welfare system. In 2021, he joined the Mockingbird Society's Board of Directors. Having worked closely with the youth in the child welfare system, Brian witnessed the tremendous impact that Mockingbird had on their lives. He saw firsthand how the implementation of Washington's Extended Foster Care program, the Prudent Parent Standard, and various other Mockingbird initiatives brought about a fundamental change in the experience of young people in the child welfare system almost overnight. Moreover, Brian observed how the Mockingbird Family Model supported new foster parents by providing them with a necessary support system and community. It also welcomed birth parents into the constellation for visits and events, leading to successful parent-child reunifications for families Brian worked with on multiple occasions. Brian is proud to be a part of the Mockingbird Society's Board of Directors because of the transformative work it has done in the past two decades. He is excited to see its continued impact through the launch and implementation of Mockingbird 2.0 in 2023.
Levongia joined The Mockingbird Society in September of 2020.
For more than 30 years, Levongia Carrera, CPA, MBA, has thrived—domestically and internationally—as a senior executive and industry leader in finance and accounting for multinational companies including Whirlpool and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Currently, the Senior Principal of Financial Reporting at Airbnb, Levongia is a dynamic expert who combines her business acumen with her technical expertise in SEC and U.S. GAAP to deliver operational strategy, financial acumen, and regulatory compliance that transforms and elevates organizations with excellence and integrity. Levongia holds her CPA license in Washington (transitioned from California), and she is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the National Association of Black Accountants. Additionally, she earned her MBA from Seattle University and her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Sonoma State University. Levongia is also a Board Member and Finance Chair for Valeo Vocation, a nonprofit organization that helps individuals—who are homeless—find jobs.
Mockingbird Board of Directors - Members
Dawn Ehlke
Dawn joined The Mockingbird Society in January of 2024.
Dawn Ehlke brings her experience as a foster parent and 15 years in technology to her role at Mockingbird. Dawn first learned about Mockingbird Society when she was approached about becoming a Hub Home with the Mockingbird Family. Dawn has spent much of her personal and professional life building communities to support kinship caregivers, foster children and women in technology. Dawn enjoys being outdoors, traveling, gardening, cooking, reading and spending time with all manner of family she has picked up throughout life.
Katherine SchiffnerUniversity of Washington
Katherine joined The Mockingbird Society in June of 2021.
Meg EnderbyStarbucks
Meg joined The Mockingbird Society in January of 2024.
Meg Enderby, MBA, CCMP, is an Organizational Change and Transformation leader with experience in corporate retail, tech, consulting, and the nonprofit sector. She is a strategic problem solver and leader in Enterprise Transformation at Starbucks Corporate. Meg started her career in the nonprofit sector – supporting missions that serve young children and families experiencing poverty, children experiencing abuse or neglect, youth experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities. She is passionate about nonprofits delivering community and people-focused missions with the organizational strength to succeed. Meg holds an Executive MBA from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the PNW Chapter of the Association of Change Management Professionals.
Meg Enderby, MBA, CCMP, is an Organizational Change and Transformation leader with experience in corporate retail, tech, consulting, and the nonprofit sector. She is a strategic problem solver and leader in Enterprise Transformation at Starbucks Corporate. Meg started her career in the nonprofit sector – supporting missions that serve young children and families experiencing poverty, children experiencing abuse or neglect, youth experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities. She is passionate about nonprofits delivering community and people-focused missions with the organizational strength to succeed. Meg holds an Executive MBA from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the PNW Chapter of the Association of Change Management Professionals.
Amy G. HuangSt. Joseph Community Partnership Fund
Amy joined The Mockingbird Society in January of 2024.
Amy is a seasoned social work practitioner with a deep commitment to social justice and equity. She braids her experience working with nonprofit organizations, local government and philanthropic organizations when partnering with communities to build community power and local capacity - rooted by healing and love. Amy was a Youth Justice Leadership Institute Fellow with the National Juvenile Justice Network, a JustLead Washington Fellow, and served as a Seattle Human Rights Commissioner. Amy earned her Master's degree in Social Work and Bachelor’s in American Ethnic Studies from the University of Washington.
Amy is a seasoned social work practitioner with a deep commitment to social justice and equity. She braids her experience working with nonprofit organizations, local government and philanthropic organizations when partnering with communities to build community power and local capacity - rooted by healing and love. Amy was a Youth Justice Leadership Institute Fellow with the National Juvenile Justice Network, a JustLead Washington Fellow, and served as a Seattle Human Rights Commissioner. Amy earned her Master's degree in Social Work and Bachelor’s in American Ethnic Studies from the University of Washington.
Juliana Borges
Juliana joined The Mockingbird Society in January of 2024.
Working closely with young people and families impacted by the child welfare system informed Juliana's passion for centering those with lived experience as experts in guiding the development of new social programs and policies. She learned about Mockingbird in 2016 and has been a supporter ever since, appreciating their foundation in empowering young people and their commitment to macro-level change. Juliana studied at the University of Washington to earn an undergraduate degree in public health and sociology and a Master's degree in public administration.
Working closely with young people and families impacted by the child welfare system informed Juliana's passion for centering those with lived experience as experts in guiding the development of new social programs and policies. She learned about Mockingbird in 2016 and has been a supporter ever since, appreciating their foundation in empowering young people and their commitment to macro-level change. Juliana studied at the University of Washington to earn an undergraduate degree in public health and sociology and a Master's degree in public administration.