Edmonds College 20000 68th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036 Woodway Hall, Room 202
Join us for the annual WAFL Conference and engage in collaborative discussions with
Washington's local foundations. Please RSVP below and fill out our pre-conference survey.
$75 per person Costs cover meals, refreshments, and supplies for the conference.
Recommendations for non-Executive Director Attendees who arrive on Wednesday Please complete the Pre-Conference Survey if interested in a coordinated group activity.
12 p.m. No-host Lunch in Edmonds College Culinary Cafe Lunch menu created, prepped, and served by Edmonds College Culinary Arts Students Limited seating. Please RSVP if interested.
1:30 p.m. Community Connections Program (Free to attend, but please RSVP if interested) Edmonds College Blackbox Theatre Advancement in BioTechnology Dr. Semih Tareen, distinguished researcher and former director at Sana Biotechnology Topics Include:
Viral Vectors & Genetic Engineering: Revolutionizing the treatment of diseases
Cancer Immunotherapy: Promising breakthroughs in utilizing the body's defenses to
fight cancer
AI & Data Science in Biomedicine: The pivotal role of artificial intelligence and
data science in identifying protein markers and epidemiological studies
Non-Campus (see dining recommendations below)
Edmonds Waterfront (local shops and restaurants)
Edmonds Ferry: Walk on to Kingston (local shops and restaurants)
8:00 a.m. Morning Mingle Coffee, tea, and continental breakfast provided
8:30 a.m. Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Tom Bull, Executive Director, Edmonds College Foundation
8:45 a.m. Introductions and Conference Goals Tom Bull, Executive Director, Edmonds College Foundation LeAnne K. Parton, Executive Director, BBCC Foundation
10:45 a.m. Session #2: Transforming Community College Foundations: Harnessing the
Power of AI Presentation with Engagement/Exploration Activity and Discussion Presented by Carey Schroyer, Dean of STEM, Edmonds College
12:00 p.m. Networking Lunch Taco Bar lunch and refreshments provided
12:30 p.m. The Future of WAFL Matt Banderas, Director of Philanthropy, Walla Walla Community College Foundation LeAnne K. Parton, Executive Director, BBCC Foundation
1:00 p.m. Session #3: Planned Giving Essentials Presented by Traci Russell, Director of Planned Giving, Seattle Colleges Foundation
2:30 p.m. Break Refreshments provided
2:45 p.m.Break Out Sessions Zoom option available, links will be provided to those who register to attend via Zoom.
Scholarships Tanisha Williams, Scholarships and Alumni Relations Program Specialist, Highline College
Foundation Jennifer Starr, Program Specialist, BBCC Foundation Location: Mountlake Terrace Hall 205 (See campus map below)
Alumni Tom Bull, Executive Director, Edmonds College Foundation Location: Mountlake Terrace Hall 206 (See campus map below)
Major Giving Matt Banderas, Director of Philanthropy, WWC Foundation Jen Lopez, Alumni Relations and Donor Engagement, WWC Foundation Location: Woodway Hall 202 (See campus map below)
4:00 p.m.Conference End
4:30 p.m. No-host Social and Dinner in Downtown Edmonds Scott's Bar and Grill 8115 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, WA 98026
8:00 a.m. Morning Mingle Breakfast Sandwiches and Waffle Bar provided
8:30 a.m. Hot Topics Discussion
11:30 a.m. Networking Lunch Boxed lunches with to-go option provided
Planning on attending the conference on Thursday via Zoom (no Zoom option on Friday)?
Interested in participating in a coordinated activity on Wednesday or Thursday? Have a Hot Topics question you'd like to submit in advance? Have food allergies that we should be aware of? Need special accommodations?
Help us plan the best conference experience by completing the Pre-Conference Survey in advance. Pre-Conference Survey We will also send this link out with conference packet and parking pass on Jan. 31.
Campus Address: 20000 68th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Woodway Hall is located in building 24 on map Park in any Staff Parking (recommend Parking lot O or P)
The Edmonds College campus is located about 15 miles north of Seattle, Washington
in the city of Lynnwood. For directions, please click here.
