Our Board
Board of Directors
At SlipStitch, we’re committed to transparency and community participation. This page is your hub for our board meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes—so you can stay informed about the conversations and decisions guiding our work. Whether you’re a neighbor, community partner, stakeholder, or simply curious about what we do, you’ll find the information you need here.
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You’re also invited to join us for our upcoming board meeting. We encourage you to review the agenda ahead of time to get familiar with the topics we’ll be covering, and to read the board meeting policies below before attending.
VOTING BOARD
Otto Chan
Board President | Founder
Auburn, WA
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Devon Dunham
Board Vice President | Co-Founder
Auburn, WA
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Melissa Llamas
Board Director
Kent, WA
Lawrence Ruelos
Board Director
West Seattle, WA
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Michelle Ishimitsu
Board Director
Seattle, WA
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Nadja Redmond
Board Director
Seattle, WA
BOARD ADVISORS
Eric Chan
Board Advisor
Seattle, WA
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Andie DeRoux
Board Advisor
Burien, WA
Hiba Jameel
Board Advisor
Seattle, WA
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Nal Bou
Board Advisor
Seattle, WA
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At SlipStitch, we are committed to transparency and community involvement.
Learn more about and request information regarding board meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes email us here →
Become a
Board Member
Who We’re Looking For​
We’re seeking values-aligned board members who want to contribute time, expertise, and relationships to help a small, ambitious nonprofit scale.
Prior board experience is welcome but not required. We especially encourage candidates with experience in:
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Finance/accounting (Treasurer)
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Governance/operations (Secretary)
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Fundraising/individual giving (Development)
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Grant writing and reporting (Grants)
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Legal, compliance, or risk management
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Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
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Program evaluation, education, or community engagement
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Marketing/communications (digital, PR, email)
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Priority Roles (Immediate Needs)
Treasurer / Finance Lead
Help strengthen budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls; support 990 readiness and responsible growth.
Secretary / Governance Lead
Support board operations, meeting minutes, compliance checklists, conflict-of-interest documentation, and onboarding.
Development / Fundraising Lead
Help build a sustainable fundraising engine (donors, sponsorships, campaigns) and support board-led relationship development.
Grants Chair
Help manage a grant calendar, proposal pipeline, and reporting—building a disciplined system that supports long-term stability.
Board Responsibilities
What Board Services Look Like
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Meeting cadence: 1 board meeting per month (60–90 minutes)
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Committee work: 1 committee (30–60 minutes/month)
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Event participation: attend key openings/programs when possible
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Term: 1–2 years (flexible as we build)
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Give/Get: we ask board members to make an annual personal contribution that is meaningful for them, and to help open doors for funding and partnerships
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What You’ll Help Make Possible
Board members help SlipStitch
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Pay artists through talks, workshops, fabrication, and exhibition contracts
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Produce accessible public programs that reduce barriers to participation
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Build partnerships that drive neighborhood foot traffic and shared storytelling
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Grow a diversified revenue model (grants, donations, sponsorships, earned revenue)
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Track impact with clear metrics and transparent reporting
Our Values
We’re committed to being
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Artist-centered
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Inclusive and community-rooted
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Accessible
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Socially contextual
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Sustainable and accountable
About SlipStitch
SlipStitch Studio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art gallery and cultural organization based in Georgetown (Seattle). We produce artist-centered exhibitions and community programs that expand opportunity for BIPOC and underrepresented artists, strengthen neighborhood partnerships, and make socially contextual contemporary art accessible to the public.
We’re building a working board that helps us grow sustainably—so artists are paid fairly, programs stay accessible, and our community impact is measurable and accountable.
How to Apply / Express Interest
Please e-mail director@slipstitchstudio.com with:
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A short introduction (why SlipStitch, why now)
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In the Subject Line type: "Board Member"
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Attach/Include your resume or LinkedIn profile
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Any relevant experience (finance, fundraising, governance, community partnerships, etc.)
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Your availability and what kind of role you’re most interested in
If you’re not sure where you fit, reach out anyway—we’re happy to talk.
Questions?
Please Email: connect@slipstitchstudio.com
SlipStitch Studio is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome board candidates across identities and lived experiences, and we value perspectives that reflect the full cultural fabric of our region.