Personal commitment. Collective progress. Meaningful impact.
The experience our executive leaders bring matters. Why they lead matters just as much. Meet the people guiding Northwest Center’s programs and enterprises, removing barriers, creating opportunities, and turning personal commitment into lasting change.
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Gene BoesPresident & CEO“I truly believe that until everyone is allowed to engage and contribute, none of us can reach our potential”
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Ellen BoyerChief Financial Officer“A way to give back to a great cause while working with passionate people to advance a shared vision.”
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Tess ConnorChief Operating Officer“I’ve come to understand both the challenges disability can create and the extraordinary difference the right support can make.”
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Karen RubyChief Human Resources Officer“Northwest Center’s mission reflects what I believe most deeply: that work is more than a paycheck, it’s a way to create possibility and a fuller life.”
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Jenn Ramirez RobsonChief Program Officer“Supporting people with disabilities and advancing equity brings me both purpose and joy.”
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Kyle DiercksChief Growth Officer“The fight to eradicate ableism and build a universally accessible world is one of the most urgent and worthy causes of our time.”
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Peter RaffaChief Development Officer“Working in this field moves you, motivates you, and changes you for the better.”