About Us
The Team
The GTCF Team
Our team of professionals is committed to building a thriving and vibrant Pierce County by providing resources that support donors, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and members of the community in working together to meet the community’s needs and achieve its opportunities, now and into the future.
To reach any of our staff members please call 253.383.5622 or email them directly.
To view a staff member’s email and full bio, click on their name.
Our Board of Directors
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation’s Board of Directors manages assets, develops new funds, and approves grants to nonprofit organizations. The Board has a proud history of directing funds to effective organizations whose work aligns with the intent of our donors. Our Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of community leaders with deep roots in Tacoma/Pierce County.
Art Wang, Chair
Retired State Legislator & Judge
Lori Forte Harnick, Vice Chair
Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region
Dr. Priscilla Lisicich, Secretary
Executive Director, Safe Streets
Brian L. Green, Treasurer
McGavick Graves, P.S.
Beverly B. Cox
Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
Jacques Colon
Strategic Manager, City of Tacoma
Josh Dunn
President, Premier Media Group, Inc.
Kim Fisher
Managing Director and Wealth Advisor, Wells Fargo Private Bank
Toryono Green
Fire Chief, Tacoma Fire Department
Ryan Mello
Pierce County Councilmember
Dr. Ali Modarres
Director of Urban Studies, University of Washington Tacoma
Ahlmahz Negash
Senior Power Analyst, Tacoma Power
Lyle Quasim
Community Volunteer
Carla Santorno
Superintendent, Tacoma Public Schools
Wayne Williams
Community Volunteer
Richard Woo
Community Volunteer