Our Team

Our staff works together as one, with specialties within key programs.

Passionate and dedicated

“I believe in the value of Island Senior Resources; that’s why I work here. We improve lives every day for the individuals we serve. Each day when I go home, I know I have made a difference. It’s more than a job; I’m doing what I believe in.“

—Long time staff member

Administration

At the foundation of ISR is the administrative staff whose work enables all employees to have the resources and support required to provide the best possible service to our community and clients, and includes our Finance, Development, Communications, and Senior Leadership staff, who are fundamental to ISR’s sustainability.

  • Alex Seymour

    Executive Director

    Ex Officio Board Member

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  • Bailey Todd

    Volunteer Program & Database Manager

  • Cheryn Weiser

    Executive Consultant

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  • Dave de Wolf

    Information Systems Administrator

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  • Don Hall

    Director of Annual Giving

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  • Emelia Harris

    Community Engagement Manager

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  • Helen Donier

    Finance Assistant

  • Kat Hart

    Accounting Manager

  • Kathryn Thurber-Smith

    Community Services Director

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  • Leigh Anderson

    Finance Director

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  • Raven O’Riley

    Office Assistant

  • Sam Shockley

    Communications Manager

  • Sarafina Durr

    Receptionist & Office Assistant

  • Susan Janow

    Director of Operations

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Social Services

The social services staff provides essential resources and support for seniors, adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. Our services include one-on-one support from Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) Specialists and Case Managers, Volunteer Medical Transportation (VMT) rides, a Medical Equipment Lending Library, Support Groups, and much more!

  • Angel Merritt

    Resources & Family Caregivers Support Manager

  • Anita King

    Medical Transportation Lead

  • Josslyn Drye

    Case Manager

  • Kat Givens

    Case Manager

  • Kathryn Thurber-Smith

    Community Services Director

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  • Kaycee Stewart

    Case Manager

  • Kimberly Bailey

    COPES Program Manager

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  • Megan Jagger

    COPES Case Manager

  • Phoebe Smith

    Community Resource Specialist

  • Raven O’Riley

    Office Assistant

  • Teresa Nero-Wirth

    Community Resource Specialist

  • Tiffany De Faro

    Community Resource Specialist

  • Tracy Wenthin

    Case Manager


Nutrition

The nutrition staff works tirelessly to serve over 80,000 nutritious, well-balanced meals annually through the Meals on Wheels program. They also serve community lunches in several locations each week.

  • Adin Collver

    Food Service Manager/Site Cook

  • Arleen Kramer

    MOW Coordinator & Meal Site Manager: Bayview

  • Bethine Brenny

    Nutrition Assistant Relief: Bayview

  • Chris Patterson

    Food Service Manager: Bayview

  • Debbie Metz

    Nutrition Director

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  • Emilly MacCormick

    Meals on Wheels Assessor

  • Jack Mathisen

    Dishwasher: Bayview

  • Kalia White

    Nutrition Assistant & Housekeeper: Bayview

  • Kelly Cavanaugh

    Line Cook: Camano

  • Ken Kieling

    Nutrition & Facilities Assistant

  • Lars Wengren

    Meal Site Manager: Camano

  • Lilia Escojido

    Meal Site Manager: Oak Harbor

  • Marcia Wolfert

    Nutrition Assistant: Bayview

  • Mary Green

    Meal Site Manager: Coupeville

  • Sandra Stein

    Nutrition Assistant Relief: Camano

  • Shane Sherod-Clyburn

    Bayview Cook & Brookhaven Meal Site Manager

  • Stephanie Metz

    Meal Site Manager: Coupeville

  • Suzie Julius

    Nutrition Assistant Relief: Bayview

  • Tim Furey

    Meals on Wheels Van Driver & Courier

  • Zeke Collver

    Nutrition Assistant Relief: Camano


Senior Thrift

The staff at Senior Thrift process and sell an incredible volume of donations providing a sustainable recycling service to the community and offering low-cost merchandise to islanders and visitors alike. All proceeds benefit ISR’s programs and services.

  • Catherine Hall

    Senior Thrift Assistant Manager

  • Christine Silvernail

    Senior Thrift Clerk

  • Jeffrey Jackson

    Senior Thrift Clerk

  • Joe Lewis

    Senior Thrift Clerk

  • Kelly Freeman

    Senior Thrift Clerk

  • Kim Christianson

    Senior Thrift Clerk

  • Leticia Saito

    Senior Thrift Clerk

  • Sam Silvernail

    Senior Thrift Clerk

  • Scott Mayhew

    Senior Thrift Clerk

  • Steve Harkey

    Senior Thrift Manager & Facilities

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  • Tyler Browne

    Senior Thrift Clerk