Staff
One advantage of a small office: if you shout loud enough, everyone can hear the question. If you're not in shouting distance, here are your contacts:
Christine A. McCabe, Executive Director
(206) 461-5374, christine@collegespark.org
Christine is College Spark's Executive Director, overseeing all aspects of our operations and strategic direction. Contact Christine about foundation strategy, investment management, and governance. Learn more about Christine.
Heather Gingerich, Senior Program Officer
(206) 461-5326, heather@collegespark.org
Heather is College Spark's Senior Program Officer, overseeing our initiative investments and advocacy strategies. Contact Heather to learn how we're improving college success for low-income students through Achieving the Dream, Navigation 101, AVID, and Dual Credit Programs. Learn more about Heather.
Bob Conroy, Program Officer
(206) 461-5480, bob@collegespark.org
Bob oversees College Spark's Community Grants program. Contact Bob for assistance applying for a College Spark Community Grant and questions about current grants. Learn more about Bob.
Meuy Saephanh,Office Manager
(206) 461-7248, meuy@collegespark.org
Meuy oversees College Spark's operations and supports our program officers. Contact Meuy for general assistance, including referrals to appropriate program staff. Learn more about Meuy.
Ozan Turgut, Technology Specialist
(206) 461-7248, ozan@collegespark.org
Ozan keeps our computers purring while leveraging various technologies to enhance our operations. Contact him with questions regarding our website. Learn more about Ozan.
Emily Koebnick, Intern
(206) 461-7248, emily@collegespark.org
Emily is an intern for the summer of 2010. She will be investigating the barriers undocumented students face to higher education. Learn more about Emily.
Aaron Raj, Grants Assistant
(206) 461-7248, aaron@collegespark.org
Aaron is a work study student from Seattle University. He will be taking care of data entry and checking in grantee reports. Learn more about Aaron.