For 17 years, Michael has brought leadership, perspective and passion to approaches that improve health and well-being outcomes for communities in the greater Seattle region. His time as a legislative aide at Seattle City Council and in community development are pillars of his deep commitment to working with communities for equitable outcomes.
A seasoned grantmaker, Michael was recognized with the 2018 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy, presented by Grantmakers In Health. Prior to joining SeaFdn, Michael served as a legislative aide to City of Seattle Councilmember Richard McIver and Deputy Director for the Washington Association for Community Economic Development. He received his Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola University (New Orleans). Michael is president of the Building Changes Board of Directors, chair of the Neighborhood Funders Group Board of Directors, a commissioner at the King County Housing Authority, and a board member of the Washington State Budget and Policy Center.