Meet the Team
Board of Directors
Our governing board members are elected to serve as champions of our cause and a voice of hope for vulnerable children in our community. Their sage leadership helps guide us toward our vision.
![Liz Luce](https://www.thechildrenscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CC_Our-Team_LizLuce.jpg)
![Donald Brunell](https://www.thechildrenscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CC_Our-Team_NotPictured_Male2.jpg)
Donald Brunell
Vice President
Retired President of the Association of Washington Business
![Denise Burgoyne](https://www.thechildrenscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Denises-Headshot.jpg)
Denise Burgoyne
Secretary
![John Deeder](https://www.thechildrenscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CC_Our-Team_NotPictured_Male2-1.jpg)
John Deeder
Board Member
![Maggie Traverso, CFP, AFIM](https://www.thechildrenscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CC_Our-Team_MaggieTraverso.jpg)
Maggie Traverso, CFP, AFIM
Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Director, Riverview Trust Company
![Dr. Gerald Bader, M.D.](https://www.thechildrenscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CC_Our-Team_Gerald-Bader.jpg)
![Wendy Kelley, CEBS, CISP, CRSP](https://www.thechildrenscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CC_Our-Team_NotPictured_Female2-1.jpg)
Wendy Kelley, CEBS, CISP, CRSP
Board Member
National IRA Product Manager at U.S. Bank Wealth Management Group
![Karen Smith](https://www.thechildrenscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_KarenSmithPhoto2015-e1676585073589.png)
Karen Smith
Board Member
Principal Technical Program Manager, Microsoft