Staff & Board

Rosalyn Adams is originally from California, but grew up in China, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.  She started her career as a teacher in Japan, where she worked for six years before following in her father’s footsteps as a Foreign Service Officer.  As a diplomat, Rosalyn served overseas in Chengdu and Shanghai, China, and in an active war zone in Kabul, Afghanistan.  Domestically, she served as an advisor to the Department of State’s Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs and as Deputy Executive Secretary at the National Security Council.  While at the White House, she facilitated the transition from President Obama to President Trump to ensure continuity of national security across administrations.

After leaving the White House, Rosalyn moved to Seattle to be with family and become a full time mom.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and women’s studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.  Rosalyn lives in the market with her husband, young daughter, and a very friendly labradoodle.  As a family, they love walking through the market in any weather, listening to the buskers, sampling the market produce, and talking to all the vendors with dog treats.

Why PPMF: “Pike Place Market is more than just a market, it’s my neighborhood and community.  I can’t imagine living anywhere else and it’s because of the vibrant and diverse nature of this neighborhood.  The Pike Place Market Foundation plays a critical role in ensuring that the people who live and work in the market are supported and feel a sense of belonging to a greater community.

As a resident of the market for the last five years, I’ve seen a lot – including the much awaited opening of the new MarketFront and the frightening shutdown at the beginning of the pandemic.  It was amazing to see how the Foundation responded to support small businesses and people in financial crisis or needing social services.  Even as the market recovers, I know that these resources will still be needed and it would be an honor to contribute to the Foundation’s goal of nurturing a thriving market community.”

Jonathan Bahe is a leader of workplace design at NBBJ, a global architecture and design firm. A Senior Associate and Corporate Market Leader, he is an expert on the impact of design on human capital and performance. Partnering with clients on the development of real estate and workplace strategies that support their business, he is a powerful advocate for the integration of design and strategy for NBBJ clients around the country. Jonathan believes all successful projects rely on clear communication, process and unique design solutions that are deeply rooted in the needs of the organization and community.

Passionate about cities as a place of diversity and innovation, Jonathan is active as a leader in the Seattle community. He currently serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Leadership Tomorrow Seattle – the premier civic leadership program in the Pacific Northwest, which cultivates leaders who think systematically and drive solutions toward a more resilient and equitable future. He also serves on the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) Downtown Residents Council, as well as several other DSA task forces focusing on the livability of downtown Seattle. In 2019, he represented Seattle in the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School.

He is a member of the Architecture Advisory Board of the Rochester Institute of Technology, and in 2016 was named an “Emerging Leader” by the Design Futures Council. The 50^th President of the American Institute of Architecture Students, he has also served on the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects and is a Richard Upjohn Fellow of the AIA.

John Bates had a 33 year career in engineering and marketing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.  Following retirement, he and his wife moved downtown from the Magnolia neighborhood in 2012. They have been supporters of activities in the Market for many years. Living so close, you’ll see John in the Market almost every day.  They enjoy traveling all over the world for walking trips and adventure hiking.  One of their travel highlights was taking the Pike Up banner to the snowy peaks of Bhutan.  They both believe that philanthropy is not just financial, it’s also getting involved. 

I’m a Seattle native, raised locally in Beacon Hill followed by Mercer Island. I recently transitioned to working for my family’s restaurant business, and I am head of growth and operations at King of Dim Sum in Seattle’s international district. Prior to this new venture, I spent five years working at a Seattle-based, national investment bank, Cascadia Capital, as a software mergers and acquisitions investment banker.

My hobbies have evolved over the years, but today I love exploring the different neighborhoods of greater Seattle and enjoy discovering and dining at our local restaurants. I learned to ski during the pandemic, so there’s a good chance you’ve seen me fall if you frequent Snoqualmie pass during our gray winters. In my teenage years, gaming was a huge passion that I almost pursued professionally, but today I’m just a casual gamer who plays occasionally to keep up with friends.

Jamie Campbell is a Managing Director at Kiterocket, a PR and marketing agency with offices in Seattle and Phoenix, where she the key strategist working with some of the agency’s most well-known clients. Over her nearly 15-year career, she’s worked with Kroger, The Bellevue Collection, Elysian Brewing, Seattle Chocolate Company, Washington State Fruit Commission, Kimpton, Hilton and Hyatt Hotels, Ivar’s Restaurants and many more. Jamie holds a B.A. in Communication from University of Washington, and in her free time enjoys cooking, traveling, practicing yoga, collecting mid-century modern furniture and reading fiction.

Jessica Carso Bhuiyan’s non-profit service spans over twenty-two years, specializing in interim executive leadership and fund development under JC Consulting & Coaching. Alongside her husband, Jessica is the Executive Director of World Without Hate, a nonprofit utilizing empathy and storytelling to prevent and disrupt hate fueled violence. Jessica has proudly served on Pike Place Market Foundation’s donor engagement committee for the last four years and was a Commissioner for the Seattle Human Rights Commission from 2018-2022, among other community service opportunities.  

A survivor of 9/11, Jessica lived and went to college in New York City, earning a BA in Theatre and Directing from Marymount Manhattan College (NY, NY). Jessica served as Managing Director for Wesleyan University’s Green Street Arts Center from 2006-2011 and earned her MALS from Wesleyan during that time. She also holds a Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) and taught in fundraising and leadership for University of Washington’s continuing studies. She is an extraordinarily proud Seattle Leadership Tomorrow alum, working each day to be an authentic antiracist community member.  

A lover of the Pacific Northwest since she was a teen, Jessica is grateful to live, work, and play in one of the most beautiful parts of our country, often seen adventuring with her beagle in tow.  

Cora Chairez-Carter is the District Manager of the Starbucks Heritage Market which includes the first Starbucks store in Pike Place Market, the 1st & Pike store at the entrance of the market, and the 1st & University Pick Up concept location. Cora previously was the Store Manager of the first store in the market for 10 years before starting her new role last summer. With over 14 years of experience at Starbucks Cora has worked in multiple states including Hawaii, California, and Washington. Cora grew up in Palm Springs, California and moved to Seattle in 2011. She currently lives in Tacoma with her wife Meliza and their 3 cats. Outside of work, Cora is passionate about traveling, food, community, and spending time with her loved ones. 

Since moving to Seattle in 1996, Christine has been an active volunteer in the community with Wellspring Family Services, FareStart, and, previously, with the Pike Place Market Foundation.  As a returning member of the board, she is looking forward to sharing her skills and passion for serving the needs of the local community to help grow the social services the market provides and better support the businesses in the market.  

Professionally, Christine is an eCommerce leader with deep experience in brand strategy and marketing and business transformation. She especially enjoys working with startups to help them scale. Christine lives in Ballard with her family, loves to travel, and you can find her at the Ballard Sunday Farmer’s Market every week.  

Soon after moving to Seattle, I fell in love with Pike Place Market. I would go there almost every week for the first year I lived in here. I have a passion for community and have done a lot of volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House, various group events with Food Lifeline and Legal Voice. I am also a huge advocate for women of color to have strong interests in STEM. By daytime, I am Product Design Engineer at Oculus VR trying to connect peopleacross the globe. I love to read, travel and eat all the flavors the world has to offer.

It is through community and connecting with others that Pike Place Market Foundation and I have found each other! I am amazed by how much the Foundation contributes to keep the soul of Seattle alive for not just our visitors but for the individuals and families who need us the most. It’s definitely an iconic part of what Seattle is and what resonates with me.

Edward Gay is a Commercial Relationship Manager with Washington Federal Bank. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Edward currently lives in Central District Seattle and has lived in Seattle since 2009. Outside of his professional career, Edward was the president of The Arc of King County’s board of directors for two years, and a board member and officer for nine. The Arc of King County is the regional chapter of a national organization (The Arc) that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, advocating with and for I/DD civil rights and providing community support. He is also a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow Seattle (2017), and member of The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle as well as the Association for Corporate Growth. In his spare time, Edward enjoys running, hosting, college football, and is a film aficionado.

“I am incredibly excited at the prospect of joining the Pike Place Market Foundation board because I am deeply passionate about small businesses, and small business owners. The entirety of my 15 year career in banking has been spent working with small and medium sized businesses, and few things pique my interest more than hearing the story of a business, how it got here, and where it is headed. Living in Seattle and working downtown has provided me with great relationships with Market business owners. The way the foundation supports them, and businesses support each other is inspirational. The way this community is truly the hub of our city is amazing.

This past year I learned more about the work The Foundation does at the Pike Market Preschool, its Senior center, and the Heritage House. I then knew that I wanted to support its mission in the best way possible. I hope that I get the opportunity to join this board to help execute on this great mission, and help the Market grow, and sustain.”

Lindy joined Seneca Group in 1995 and became a Principal in 1999. She has led a number of large projects at Seneca Group from Adobe’s Seattle headquarters and the King County Courthouse seismic upgrade to the development of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters and the land use entitlement process for the Amazon-owned properties in downtown Seattle.

Lindy is a generalist. Her design background, together with 35 plus years in all facets of the development business here in the Pacific Northwest from brokerage to entitlements to construction management, provides Seneca Group’s clients with an extraordinary depth of experience. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design in both Interior Architecture and Fine Arts.

She and her husband recently relocated to downtown Seattle where she is thrilled to be just a block away from the Pike Place Market and all it has to offer.

Ashley Hayes is a Seattle University alumni, and a 20-year downtown resident and real estate investor/professional.  She and her family live at the Escala condominiums as one of the first homeowners to move into the building and there she serves as the Chairman of the Architectural Control Committee.

Professionally, Ashley manages a team of 50+ brokers at Pointe3 Real Estate and Seattle Rental Group and has represented buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters in nearly every residential building downtown – needless to say, she is within reach of an extensive and diverse network of downtown residents who also share their love and continued support for Pike Place Market.

Her passion for the Market started as a young girl and carried through her college years, where she lived at 1st and Stewart making shopping at the market a daily habit.  In later years, she found ways to support the Market through her business, and in 2021 decided to formally join the Donor Engagement Committee.  Ashley would like to continue her path in volunteering her time and exploring ways in which she can ignite the community to get more involved in supporting the Pike Place Market Foundation’s mission.

Pike Place Market is the heart and the soul of Seattle. It is a community comprised of so many diverse people, whether vendors, residents, visitors, or people like me that live just blocks away. The PPMF supports that community and works to better the lives of the people in it, or who are touched by it. The sheer impact it has, whether for low-income housing, the seniors it serves, childcare for up-and-coming entrepreneur vendors, or the desperately needed food security help, the PPMF “punches above its weight” in terms of supporting our community. I want to be part of that. I live here, I walk my dog through the market every day, I say “hi” to the vendors by name and support their businesses, and, I only want to become more involved.

I mostly grew up in Eastern Washington (Kennewick), but went to UW for my undergraduate degree. I moved down to Portland to attend law school. I moved back to Seattle in September 2019, choosing to live downtown (Harbor Steps). I now work for Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, with my practice focused mostly on land use and real estate, although I often handle business issues for developer clients as well.

Upon returning to Seattle, almost immediately, I was interested in getting involved with the PPMF. I have very fond memories of the Market. From 2005-2015, my Grandma lived in the Newmark Tower, with a spectacular view of the Market entrance. Every time I would visit her, we would go walk through the Market, buy some produce from Frank’s or Sosio’s, or a bouquet of flowers and deliver to her door. My uncle also lived in 98 Union, so we would often walk through the Market, enjoying the people, the sights, and the smells.

Ka Bao Lee is a first-generation Hmong American. She was born in a Thai refugee camp and came to the States when she was 3 years old. Her family settled in Wisconsin and are still there today. In 2015, after completing her MBA, she moved to Seattle for work and is now calling Seattle home. Professionally, she has over 15 years of marketing and brand management experience. Currently, she works in the social impact space, bridging the gap between business and purpose driven work. Personally, she is a mama of two boys, Max and Owen, and is married to the best supporter a spouse can ask for in her husband, Bob.   

Melita Love was raised in Maryland and educated in the East.  She graduated from The College of William & Mary and NYU Stern School of Business and began a finance career in New York City. She then moved to the Bay Area in 1988 where she raised her family and turned her focus to early childhood education, food justice and health care access. These passions lead her to found Farm to Pantry, a nonprofit devoted to alleviating food insecurity, and to serve on The Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County and the Board of Alliance Medical Center, a local Federally Qualified Health Center. Meanwhile, her grown children settled in Seattle, eventually drawing Melita to the PNW in 2021. Here she loves to hike, boat, visit museums and be with family while learning to love rain, short winter days and cold springs. 

I grew up in Eugene OR. Graduated from Lewis & Clark College in Portland OR with a degree in Business & Administrative Studies and had the good fortune to have an advisor steer me in the direction of entrepreneurship.  This led me into the restaurant business, where I have been for over forty years.

‘Primarily in management and along the way VP of Operations for the Red Robin chain.  Which provided me the opportunity to travel the country and open restaurants.  When I started with RR we had four restaurants when I left we had forty.  I opened many of those.

Following that, with a business partner, opened the Charlestown St. Cafe in West Seattle in 1991–where our clam chowder recipe originated.

This led me to open Pike Place Chowder in 2003. It has been an enormous success—even from our infancy.  It also showed me what a great community Pike Place is and a community I am proud to be a part of.

Why PPMF: Pike Place is a great community.  The Pike Place Market Foundation is what makes this community whole.  It is what brings all of these uniquely different parts together and somehow…sometimes inexplicably…turns this crazy place into a community that supports one another.  I have, for years, happily supported this work.

Sarah moved to Seattle seven years ago from Atlanta, GA to take advantage of all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. As a member of the Community Services Committee for the last two years, she has enjoyed getting to know more about the organizations and the people that the Foundation support. Originally from rural south Georgia, Sarah grew up surrounded by farmland where fresh produce was a way of life. It’s no wonder that Pike Market is her favorite spot in the city. Today, Sarah is a Principal Product Manager in Sustainability at Amazon, working to make the products you buy on the site better for the planet. Before Amazon, Sarah worked in commercial real estate where she developed a passion for livable cities through her involvement with the Urban Land Institute. She believes that places like the market are what breathe life into urban centers and should be protected and celebrated. Sarah received her degree in Management, Information Systems from Georgia Tech and loves all things outdoors, especially snowboarding, rock climbing, and backpacking. She lives in Capitol Hill with her husband, Derek, and their 7.5 month old Irishdoodle, Zuko.

Dean K Morell Dean is the Executive Director for JP Morgan Chase, where he holds a role of Market Director Wealth Management in the Seattle metropolitan area. Dean leads a team of financial advisors. He joined JPMorgan Chase in 2012.

Mr. Morell entered the financial services industry in 1980 with PaineWebber as a financial advisor working with High Net Worth clients, Endowments & Foundations. He was promoted to the role of Assistant Branch Manager while working as a Portfolio Manager.

In 1995, Dean accepted the role of Assistant Branch Manager/Financial Advisor at Smith Barney. He was quickly promoted to Branch Manager and then Complex Manager for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.  He directed all performance and operational aspects –including P&L and operating budget- for a complex housing 125+ financial advisors in Oregon and Northern California.  The complex generated $75M+ in annual revenue with $14B in client assets.  Dean was recognized in “On Wall Street Magazine” as a member of the top 100 Branch Managers in the industry.

In addition to his role as a Market Director. Dean is the past Chairman of the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (www.cecouncil.com) and regularly provides guidance to FINRA on CE content material.  In the community, Mr. Morell is the past Chair of Loaves & Fishes of Portland, OR; past Chair of the Make-a-wish Foundation of Oregon and past Chair of the Portland Youth Philharmonic. He serves as a Trustee and Chairs the Investment Committee for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation and he serves as Board member and Treasurer for his community HOA.

Born and raised in the North West part of Romania, Raluca has been living in Seattle, on and off, for the past 15 (+) years and working as a business management consultant with clients across industries and in different states for the past 12 (+).
An economist by profession, she is also a novice urban gardener, passionate cook and an all things media and culture geek.
She currently lives in Capitol Hill and is just as much in awe with the neighborhood’s lively, wondrous ways as she was 5 years ago, when first moving there.

Why PPMF:  Raluca has been a fan of Pike Place Market since 2013, when she was living in Belltown. Recently, as she’s been learning more about how the Pike Place Market Foundation is enabling community building by bringing together consumers, farmers and makers, she’s been consistently surprised by how well the administration of the market works to celebrate the market as well as provide support, enable access and preserve a sense of place for a thriving, diverse, inclusive, multi-generational market family.

As a new Seattleite, she is grateful for the opportunity to serve on Pike Place Market Foundation’s Board of Directors and humbly looking forward to contributing to the Foundation’s continued success.

Prior to being the founder of Saisei Apparel, I had over 30 years in the technology industry specializing in hardware, software, and business process implementation related to contact center development.

I was the Sr. VP and Head of Consulting for Scicom a Malaysian based company, was Director of Strategic Integration for Priority Healthcare, and was responsible for the largest integration/acquisition in Priority Healthcare’s history.

Additionally, I was the Vice President, Business Process Outsourcing for IntelliRisk Management, an outsource company with 34 worldwide offices specializing in Customer Support.

From 1998 through 2002 I was Vice President, Customer Contact Development for eProcesses Consulting, a firm specializing in contact center implementation and re-organization for its global clients.

I’ve also held executive positions at MCI Telecommunications, Health & Fitness Foods and International Credit Systems.  My experience includes over 10 years in the international community, the past 6 years in Asian countries such as India, Malaysia and Japan.

I attended UCLA and was Purdue University Certified Auditor for Call Center Excellence, COPC Certified Coordinator, a Six Sigma Black Belt, a CCNG Member, and an ATA Member.  I was also a certified facilitator of DDI Learning Systems

Prior to moving to Seattle, I was the Philanthropic Chair for IAMPC in Southern California.

Why PPMF:  I grew up in a family that felt it was our duty as part of a community to be of service.  Since moving to Seattle and now being part of Pike Place Market as a vendor it’s even more important for me/us to give back to this community.

My husband and I have been donating to UpLift and raising funds for the Foundation and other organizations both in Seattle and globally. The past two years have been especially tough for our community as the need is greater than ever.

Natalie Romig is a strategic business leader and communications expert with 20 years of experience delivering results for global retail and CPG brands. She currently works at Starbucks as director, Reserve and Coffee marketing, supporting their US Reserve Roastery locations in addition to coffee storytelling efforts. She has been a partner (employee) at Starbucks for nearly 9 years where she has held various roles. Natalie is a lifelong learner and avid traveler who has visited 45+ countries. She loves meeting new people and grew up in New Orleans which has sparked her love of rich culture, food, and music. Her other volunteer efforts include supporting the Washington Alpine Club (WAC) which teaches mountaineering and climbing skills. When she’s not in the city, you can usually find her on a hike or ski in the mountains.  

Michele Shaw has been practicing in King County for over 26 years, and specializes in all aspects of criminal defense. For the past 19 years Michele has had her criminal defense practice in the Pike Place Market area and enjoys the Market daily. Michele’s passion in her practice is representing clients with complex mental health issues, and she has the opportunity to do so in Federal, State and Juvenile Court. She is a member of the Pastoral Council for Christ our Hope Catholic Church, which is located at 2nd and Stewart in the Josephinum Hotel. This Parish’s ministry focuses on the homeless population in the downtown area. Michele also enjoys hiking and hot yoga.

Warren owns Stickney Research, a Bellevue firm that assists clients with advanced estate planning, including tax, retirement, investment, estate planning, trust and asset protection needs.  The company’s premise is that a thorough understanding of various tools and concepts is paramount to the creation of the proper estate plan.   Warren and his wife, Colette Stallbaumer, and young children live in W. Seattle.

Warren is dedicated to strong values both at work and with his volunteer leadership with the Market Foundation. “Essentially the mission of my business is enabling wealthy people to plan their assets in such a way that they are able to give away a significant portion of their income and get involved in charity,” he said.

Warren and his team are proud of the work that they’ve done to help influence some major philanthropists in the region to make giving part of their lifelong goals. Warren helps to setup about 10 new charitable trusts per year and he’s always helping to guide some of these funds to the Pike Place Market Foundation.

José Vazquez is the Director of Programs for Ventures Nonprofit, a Seattle-based organization that empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with limited resources and unlimited potential. He develops and oversees the strategic vision of Ventures business development services including business training, coaching, and incubation programs.

Born and raised at a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico, José and his family migrated to Kansas City, Missouri. Overcoming culture and language barriers, Jose was able to continue his educational journey. He holds a B.A. in premedical studies and an M.A. in Educational Administration, Higher Education from the University of Missouri-KC. Prior to working at Ventures, José worked in the nonprofit and education sectors for over 12 years. He has worked at the Kansas City School District, Seattle University, UW, University of Illinois and Dartmouth College.

José is an active member in the community. After moving to Seattle from Chicago, he started looking for ways to help underrepresented communities. He joined the Board of Directors at Entre Hermanos where he has served as President and Vice President. He also serves as Diversity and Inclusion Director for the Emerald City Softball Association. His passion for education drives his need to help others, especially BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. He holds extensive experience in event management, program development and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Over three decades of sales, marketing, and exceptional client service has placed Scott Wasner as one of Seattle’s most successful real estate brokers. His service-oriented philosophy and meticulous attention to every detail of the buying and selling process make him a trusted and results-driven advisor, allowing his clients to benefit from effortless transactions done with integrity and the utmost discretion.

A top producer, Scott is well-recognized for establishing benchmark values for in-city properties, including representation of both new construction and resale properties at the Four Seasons Private Residences with more than $150 million in sales volume, as well numerous record-setting penthouse condominiums at other towers, not limited to the $12 million closing atop Bay Vista Tower. While a specialist in urban properties, Scott is also credited for significant sales in the city’s surrounding single-family neighborhoods and island properties in Puget Sound.

As a resident of downtown Seattle, Scott is especially focused on stewarding the residential renaissance of the city he loves and sees unprecedented opportunity ahead. He finds great reward in working with clients across a diverse range of properties, from educating first-time buyers to acquiring homes in the San Juan Islands and partnering with leading brokers to transact with clients the world. Scott’s partnership with Sotheby’s International Realty®, membership of the prestigious REALM global network, and experience of visiting and conducting business in over 53 countries provides a fresh perspective for those seeking home in destination markets across the globe.

On a more personal note, Scott lives with his beloved Golden Retriever and loves taking advantage of everything the city has to offer. He is an active supporter of many Seattle social and business clubs and currently serves as a trustee for Pike Place Market Foundation, vice president of the Board of Directors of TheFilmSchool, and board member of the World Trade Center Seattle. Scott is also an active supporter of the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Humane Society, Golden Bond Rescue, and the Museum of Flight.

Angelia Wesch helps construction clients, real estate developers and property owners solve big, complex problems related to heavy civil infrastructure projects, differing site conditions, and delay and impact claims where knowledge of insurance coverage and insurance recovery strategies is essential. Her clients are responsible for some of the largest civil infrastructure and transportation projects happening today.

Committed to advancing the role of women in the legal, real estate and construction industries, Angelia has been a member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) since 1995, previously serving as the Seattle and Sound Chapter President and a national CREW Network Board Member. As a co-founder of the CREW Seattle & Sound Leadership Development Program, Angelia has provided extensive training and professional development skills to more than 60 women from the construction and commercial real estate industries since the program’s inception in 2013. Additionally, Angelia is an original member of Women Leaders in Construction, a networking group for women in the construction industry that serves more than 900 women.

Serving on the Pike Place Market Foundation Board stems from a passion for the Market that reaches all the way back to my first visit over 30 years ago. The Market is inspiring, beautiful, a reflection of the seasons and our vibrant city. But it is the people who make the Pike Place Market such a unique community treasure. Helping in some small way to sustain the Pike Place Market Foundation’s vital programs that nurture and help that unique community thrive is truly an honor.