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Board of Directors & Management
Board of Directors and Management
With a 15 member volunteer board of directors, over 50 employees, and a $2.2 million operational budget, The Arc of King County provides a variety of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
We inform and educate participants on relevant issues and resources, provide support that develops individual and community advocacy, conduct outreach that educates the community and identifies those without services, and provide ongoing support services for adults with disabilities to reside and participate in community living.
Our work serves people of all ages and walks of life including those from diverse cultural backgrounds, recent immigrants, and those who have been or are at risk of being homeless.
Board of Directors
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 Anthony Cangialosi, President
Trustee since 2009
Anthony Cangialosi earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from the Stevens Institute of Technology in 2001 and an MBA from Seattle University in 2007. Since graduating in 2001, he has worked in a variety of high-tech positions at Microsoft. During his career, Anthony has worked on building software development tools for both desktop and mobile devices. His current responsibilities include managing Microsoft's partner relationships around his product and periodically speaking at industry conferences about these technologies. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Anthony grew up in central New Jersey. His family has been a long time client of The Arc in New Jersey. Anthony recognizes firsthand the value The Arc brings to its community and hopes to bring fresh energy to help support its mission. He enjoys sailing in the summer, snowboarding in the winter and cooking on the weekends.
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Shawn Andersen
Shawn Andersen received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology
from Tulane University in 1985 and a Master’s degree in Social Work from
University of Texas at Austin in 1989.
Since receiving her Master’s degree, Shawn has worked in a wide range of
settings including mental health clinics, social service agencies, schools,
pediatric hospitals. She has seventeen
years postgraduate experience working with children and families. As the parent of a teen with a developmental
disability, she has advocated for services, inclusion in community and school
settings and served as a Special Education Representative on a local PTA in
Seattle School District. In 2010, Shawn
participated and graduated from The Arc’s Advocating for Change Leadership
Course. This experience sparked her
desire to join The Arc Board and continue to grow, learn, and contribute as an
advocate. In her leisure time, Shawn
enjoys time with friends and family, hiking, reading, traveling, movies, music.
Joshua Brothers, Secretary
Trustee since 2008
Joshua Brothers received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in 2000, and graduated from the University of San Diego Law School in 2004. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and King County Bar Association and is currently a partner at the Dussault Law Group. His practice focuses on special education advocacy and litigation, benefits advocacy and appeals, guardianship, estate planning, probate and special needs trusts. Joshua was one of 60 cyclists in 1999’s Push America Journey of Hope bicycle ride from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., raising money and awareness for people with disabilities. He serves on the Advisory Board for the Autism Society of Washington and as a member of the Governing Board for the Developmental Disabilities Life Opportunities Trust. Joshua is also a member of The Arc of Washington State and The Arc of King County and the Autism Society of America and of Washington.
Mitch Freedman, Treasurer
Trustee since 2010
Mitch Freedman is a financial executive with over twenty years of experience in the accounting and investment industries. Currently, he is the Corporate President and Founding Partner of Mitch Freedman PS Inc. in Bellevue, Washington providing tax preparation, retirement & estate planning, and investment consulting services for individuals, families and businesses. His prior career
experiences include working as a staff accountant for Fluery & Company PS
of Seattle in addition to serving as Assistant Vice President of Financial and
Regulatory Reporting for Shearson Lehman Commercial Paper, Inc. in New York. Mitch is
involved with the Autism Society of Washington and has performed its treasury
functions for the past two years. He also serves on several boards as a
member of the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club. Mitch expressed his
motivation to serve as a Board Member for The Arc: “As a parent of two children
with special needs, our family has been on the receiving end of services that
The Arc of King County dedicates itself to through its mission and vision.
Therefore, I know how important The Arc’s work is and I’m now in a
position to offer help to others.” His hope is to offer expertise,
insight and direction as a CPA, financial adviser, parent and friend.
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 Andrea Kadlec
Trustee since 2006
Andrea Kadlec completed her undergraduate degree in Journalism and her masters in Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University. She has worked for the past seven years with Disability Rights Washington, the designated protection and advocacy agency of Washington. As a systems advocate, she provides training, works with self-advocates, and promotes policy and laws that support the self-sufficiency and civil and human rights of people with disabilities. Andrea spends most of her time on the Self-Advocacy in Motion Project, which is built by and for youth with disabilities to promote leadership and self-determination. She currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Special Education Parent & Professional Advisory Council of Northshore School District. Andrea enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga and her two beautiful girls.
Pam Kilby
Trustee since 2011
Bio coming soon!
 Ana Paula Leite
Trustee since 2009
Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ana Paula Leite earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the "Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing" in 1995, a post graduate degree in Communications from the same school in 1997 and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Sao Paulo in 2001. For 13 years she worked in a variety of marketing management positions at top financial institutions such as American Express and Banco Itau. During her career, Ana Paula developed and managed credit and debit card products, loyalty programs and strategic partnerships. As a parent of a daughter with developmental disabilities, she understands the challenges faced by many of the families served by The Arc of King County, especially those who have moved from a different country to the United States. In 2007, she moved to the U.S. with her husband, Alexandre, and their two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis and sewing.
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 John R. McDowall
Trustee since 1999
John McDowall is a Seattle native, who has served on The Arc’s Executive Committee since 2003. He graduated from Seattle University with a B.A. in Political Science Humanities in 1992 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1995. He then joined the Seattle law office of Carney Badley Spellman in which he is a principal. The focus of his legal practice is construction, real estate, and commercial disputes and transactions. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Seattle-King County Bar Association, and the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers. John also serves on the Board of Directors for the Legal Action Center of Catholic Community Services, and volunteers as the Athletic Director for Our Lady of Fatima school in Magnolia. He previously served on the Advisory Board for Seattle University’s athletic department, where he played varsity soccer while in school. John and his wife, Catherine, have four children.
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 Sara McQueed
Trustee since 2000
Sara McQueed brings passion and a great level of understanding to our Board of Directors as she knows first hand about utilizing The Arc’s services. Sara has also served on the Governor’s Council for Developmental Disabilities. She represents this council and The Arc through the King County Partnership for Supporting Advocacy and is also a legislative advocate. As she stated, “I am a long time board member. I am very passionate about self-advocacy. I firmly believe that the self-advocates of today have a duty to teach and train the self-advocates of tomorrow -- to keep up the fight for the right to live and work in the community.
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 Kyle Matheson
Trustee since 2009
Kyle Matheson has been employed with Pitney Bowes since 1997. Prior to that, he worked for The Seattle Housing Authority. Kyle has been a leader in advocacy for people with disabilities. Since 1981, he has been a volunteer for People First of Washington and has served in various roles such as chapter President, contact/advisor, and Board President. He has also served on the Washington assembly, the Governor's committee on disabilities, Washington Special Education, and King County Partnership Supporting Advocacy (KSPSA). Kyle has also volunteered for The Arc of King County's auction, umpired at Black Hill Bambino League and the Ballard Little League, volunteered for the Special Olympics, and has graduated from The Arc's Advocacy for Change Together leadership development class.
 Suzanne Schiffler
Trustee since 2004
Suzanne Schiffler received her B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington. She is a certified public accountant and a partner with McGladrey and Pullen, LLP, as well as a Managing Director of accounting and auditing practices for the Seattle office of RSM McGladrey, Inc. Suzanne has been in the public accounting field for over 20 years. Her current practice provides services to a wide variety of clients including seafood, construction, service industries and not-for-profits. She is a member of the Washington Society for Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Suzanne currently serves as the current President of the Board of Directors.
Mark Turley
Trustee since 2011
Mark Turley grew up in Tacoma, Washington and attended Central Washington
University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned Bachelor’s Degrees in
Accounting and Business Administration in 2005. During college, Mark worked as
a tax preparer for the certified public accounting firm Moss Adams LLP in
Yakima, Washington. After college, Mark became a licensed Washington State
Certified Public Accountant and started working for KPMG, an international
accounting firm, as a financial statement auditor. He has audited a variety of
companies and presently has clients in the retail, manufacturing, and bio-tech
industries and is currently an Audit Manager. Mark is a member of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Washington State Society of
CPA’s. Mark also serves on the Central Washington University Accounting
Department’s Advisory Board. Mark brings accounting and finance expertise, as
well as a passion for helping others to The Arc of King County’s Board of
Directors. When Mark is not working or participating in the Boards he is on, he
enjoys barbequing, international travel, scuba diving, spending time with his
family, and playing golf and basketball.
 Chris Wolff
Trustee since 2009
Chris Wolff received a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University’s School of Business as well as a Masters in Mental Health Ministry from Wheaton College Graduate School. Chris has focused his career on alleviating poverty in both the U.S. and around the world. He left the business sector to serve as Development Director for an after-school center in Washington D.C. In 2003, he moved to the Seattle area to join the $2B World Vision. He’s combined strategy and relationship building within every kind of fundraising including major gifts, corporate, foundation grants, annual campaigns, and events. Personally, Chris has a passion for building community to bridge divides among people of different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. He has volunteered as a tutor for at-risk youth, as a mentor to college students, on the Matching Gift Advisory Council for CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education), and has been active with FEAT of WA. He enjoys practicing martial arts with his daughter, swimming with his son who has autism, relaxing over a movie with his wife, and enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest with his extended family in the area.
 Heather Young
Trustee since 2009
Heather Young has been with Microsoft since 2001, where she has successfully lead teams responsible for worldwide program design, marketing and communication over the last several years. She also has extensive experience in working directly with customers and business partners to address licensing and contract requirements. She is a disabled veteran of the US Army and certified as an Advanced French Linguist. One of her first jobs growing up was in the family business where she provided administrative support to three professional guardians. Heather and her husband Lloyd are the very proud parents of two young boys with special needs, and are involved in several local groups to help new arrivals learn their way around Holland.
 Marcella Young
Trustee since 2010
Marcella Young is a 2009 graduate of The Arc of King
County’s Advocating for Change Together project. One of her goals after
the ACT training was to be an advocate and public speaker for developmental
disabilities. She was the self-advocate speaker for the 2009 Puget Sound
Buddy Walk® sponsored by the Down Syndrome Community. Marcella is part of
the Inclusion Werks Northwest panel and shared her story with several school
districts for Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. Since January
2007 she has worked at Goodwill in Burien. When not working four days a
week, she participates in Special Olympics with the Seattle Park Sharks.
About her life, Marcella expresses it best: “I live with my parents and
like making art patterns; watching and going to movies; helping others;
listening to my I-pod; going on vacation; ushering at church; bowling; eating
pizza; watching the Mariners; going to the library and love my life and who I
am. I am a good person who is 27 years old and happens to have Down
syndrome.
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The Arc Management
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 Sylvia Fuerstenberg, Executive Director
Employee since 2008
Sylvia Fuerstenberg, MSW, was appointed Executive Director of The Arc of King County in March 2008. Throughout her career, Sylvia has demonstrated a passion for disability rights, a strong understanding of the issues, a great reputation with a wide range of advocacy and interest groups, and a demonstrated history of leadership excellence. Sylvia previously worked at S.L.Start where she was the Vice President New Business Development / Legislative Liaison and previously their Director of Supported Living in King County. She was formerly the E. D of Residence East. Sylvia has stated, “I have a vision for the future of people with disabilities. I believe that people of all abilities have a place and will contribute to our collective communities. In return, our communities should recognize each person’s unique value and be inclusive and responsive to all people with developmental disabilities and their families as they navigate their lives. The Arc has a critical role to play in advocating and assuring that all people are included, valued and an active participant in their community.”
Joane Epting, Director of Operations
Employee since 2001
After a 30 year career as a district manager for a nationally known photography company, Joane transitioned into the non-profit sector. Her decision to slow down and add more meaning to her life was realized on her first day at The Arc. Now well into the eighth year the slow down has turned into the wearing of many hats and many roles in managing the operations of The Arc, and the joy of doing something she loves. Joane has been married for 28 years and has two beautiful grown daughters.
Wendy Harnos, Director of Finance
Employee since May 2008
Wendy Harnos received a BA in English and a programming certificate from the Chubb Institute. She worked for six years in New York as a programmer analyst specializing in database applications. In 1989, she moved to Washington State, where she applied her computer skills to automated bookkeeping and office management functions in a variety of business settings. Along the way, she has volunteered her skills to the public schools, her children’s athletic teams and the Girl Scouts of Western Washington.
 Tom Haupt, Director of Supported Living Program
Employee since 1995
Tom Haupt attended Seattle University and Central Washington University and received a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology in 1986. He has been working in the disability field for the past 20 years and has worked at The Arc of King County since 1995. He has worked as an advocate, primarily in fair housing practices, accessibility in the court room and legal system, and has supports others in understanding the legislative process. He believes that the most powerful voice in the field of disabilities is that of the self advocate, and that individuals should self direct their own lives and services. Tom lives in Shoreline with his wife, 2 daughters and 2 cats. He enjoys studying and performing music, hiking and writing.
 Ellia Ryan, Director of Development
Employee since 2010
Ellia has 15 years of fundraising and marketing experience, including leadership roles in social service and health-related organizations in Seattle and England. She has also been an organizational development trainer and facilitator in problem-solving, leadership, and donor relations. Ellia is a firm believer in social justice and civil rights, has campaigned for health care reform, and is passionate about developing stronger communities.
Ellia has a diverse cultural background - she is a descendent of Russian immigrants, and was herself an immigrant, having lived in England and Mexico prior to moving to Seattle. She enjoys the local jazz scene, occasionally taking part as a performer, as well as the natural environment and the rich cultural activities that the city has to offer.
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