President of the Board
Scott
Scott is a Minnesota native and lifelong Lutheran whose faith was always an integral part of his life. He has fondly observed how spiritual connections grow and expand through life experiences and has long recognized the importance of sitting down with those from different wisdom traditions and exploring their stories. In his pastoral work, he continually sees the need to carry the work of connecting with others to work against the dehumanization of one another and the dismissal of alternate voices.
Secretary
Allison
Rabbi Allison Flash has over two decades of experience as an ordained Rabbi. In addition to being a rabbi, she is the principal consultant and owner of CandyJarConsulting.com, an agency that specializes in staff and organizational development, workplace conflict resolution, and strategic planning.
Vice President of the Board
Rachel
Rachel Taber-Hamilton is a professional Board-Certified Chaplain. She was awarded the Bishop's Cross for service to the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia in Western Washington and is a co-founder of Circles of Color, a social and advocacy network of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Board Member
Sumia
Sumia is a longtime volunteer at the Evergreen Islamic Institute. She has served as teaching assistant, administrative support, lead organizer of girls’ youth activities, and helps organize interfaith dialogue events. Sumia holds a Master’s Degree in Health Informatics and Health Information Management and has worked on clinical trials that lead to FDAapproved drugs for cancer patients. In her downtime, she enjoys going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Board Member
Jennifer
Jennifer Bereskin is currently pursuing a degree in Native Studies Leadership with the hope to obtain her JD in Indian Law. Her advocacy work includes Indigenous and sovereign inherent rights, environmental protections, eliminating multi-generational poverty, housing justice, and dismantling white nationalism through anti-racial and anti-discriminatory policy reform in Washington State.
Board Member
Gen
Gen Grewell is a native Washingtonian who retired from a 29-year career with Weyerhaeuser to embrace her current career as a deacon in the Episcopal Church. Gen was ordained in June 2000 and has been volunteering with the church since that time. She spent 13 years as the Archdeacon for the Diocese of Olympia and now spends her time doing ministry with St. John San Juan Episcopal Church. Gen and her husband enjoy golf and travel in their downtime, in addition to spending time with their miniature schnauzer and eight grandchildren.
Clerk
Liz
Elizabeth Gimmestad has over 25-years of Stephen Ministry leadership experience and ten years of Clinical Pastoral Education experience through Trinity Lutheran Church and Schools in Lynnwood, WA where she has served three terms on the Church Council. Liz has a deep commitment to the mission of PTU due to her empathy and ability to make decisions that will affect someone else’s life by confronting her own privilege and using that knowledge as motivation to create change.
Board Member
Anne
Originally from Canada, Anne brings decades of educational and volunteer experience to the PTU board. A retired high school teacher, she has worked with youth of all ages as a teacher, basketball coach, archery rangemaster, camp director, choir director, youth pastor, temple ordinance worker, and Cub Scout leader. She previously served on the board for South Side Mothers Day Out, and is especially proud of founding an LGBTQIA+ Ally group at her church. Anne enjoys reading, gardening, trail running, and spending time with her family in her downtime.
Board Member
Jasmit
Dr. Jasmit Singh aims to bring his expertise in organizational development, community work, and technology to enhance the PTU Board. He is a founder of and board member for The Sikh Coalition, the largest Sikh American advocacy and community development organization in the U.S. He is also a founder of the Khalsa Gurmat Center, which focuses on education, empowerment, and civic engagement for kids and community members. Dr. Singh is an avid reader and hiker in his spare time.
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