Dian Hartono is excited to join the Pratt board. Dian moved to Seattle to go to school at the University of Washington in 2010. They studied Human Centered and Design Engineering and now works at Microsoft as a Program Manager. Dian discovered Pratt when they were looking for something to do after work five years ago. Dian found the jewelry classes and they were hooked. They are also part of the Iron Monkeys, a blacksmith collective that meets at Equinox studio in Georgetown. Dian thanks you for having them and looks forward to working with you all. 

Donna Brown 

Trustee

I am a local high school graduate from Garfield, University of Washington and Seattle University. I have degrees in Political Science, Afro American Studies and Public Administration. I am a 30 year plus City of Seattle employees and worked various jobs in Administration, Contracts Analyst and Equity Engagement Advisor. In my spare time, I am a soprano singer with Resounding Love Community Choir and Karaoke. I am a 2024 graduate from Leadership Tomorrow Seattle.

Lee Campbell (he/him)

Trustee

Lee Campbell worked as a computer programmer, programming everything from supercomputers to embedded processors.  When Lee moved to Seattle in 1993, he began taking classes at Pratt, first glass blowing, but including glass casting, welding, and blacksmithing.   In 2000 Lee took a bronze casting class and fell in love with the process.  He continued taking bronze casting classes, and eventually became teacher’s assistant and an instructor for the bronze classes.  Lee has also been a teacher’s assistant for glass casting.  Lee continues to work in both glass and bronze, and has a studio in Georgetown.  Lee joined the Pratt board in 2014 and served for six years.  In 2020 Lee joined the board of Artist Trust, and continues to serve on their board.  Being on both boards is Lee’s effort to support local artists.
 

Becky Gelder (she/her)

Trustee

With two decades of experience as a visual designer, Becky has been a stalwart in her field since 2008 when she settled in Seattle. Serving as an Art and Creative Director, she has seamlessly navigated between freelancing for a diverse clientele, both local and national, and undertaking extended full-time roles with renowned advertising agencies situated in California, New York City, Denver, and Tulsa. Becky's expertise extends across a spectrum of creative realms, as she has spearheaded the development of digital media, social campaigns, emails, brochures, websites, and print advertising.

Throughout her illustrious career, Becky has actively participated in the graphic design and advertising landscape, holding pivotal positions on three separate boards. In 2009, she delved into the art of screen printing at Pratt, where she honed her skills under the guidance of Kirstin Gaudins. Beyond the classroom, Becky took the initiative to create her own print works by securing studio time.

Immersed in the vibrant art-making community of Seattle, Becky harbors a deep affection for the city and is eager to contribute her seasoned skills to the Pratt Fine Arts Center.

Christopher German (he/him)

Trustee

Christopher German is a dynamic arts and education professional dedicated to fostering cultural connection and community engagement. As the Arts Operations Manager at Southeast Effective Development (SEED), Christopher oversees the operational systems of SEED’s diverse arts programs, including the Rainier Arts Center, KVRU 105.7 FM, Columbia City Gallery, and SEEDArts Studios. In this role, he has implemented strategies to enhance efficiency, drive revenue growth, and support grassroots arts initiatives. 

Christopher’s passion for empowering communities is evident in his work with Movimiento Afrolatino Seattle, where he designed and launched the Conectándonos MAS cohort to uplift Afro-Latinx youth. As a board member of the Union Cultural Center, he spearheaded events and workshops focused on decolonizing cultural arts. His professional experience is enriched by over a decade of curriculum development, facilitation, and advocacy for equity in education and the arts. 

A lifelong dancer, Christopher performs with Todo Folklorico in his spare time, celebrating and preserving cultural traditions through movement. As a graduate of the Evergreen State College with deep roots in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, WA he combines academic expertise with lived experience to create impactful, culturally-relevant programming that bridges diverse communities. 

Betsy Hagestedt (she/her)

Trustee

Betsy Hagestedt (she/her) is an academic, artist, and advocate for community-based arts programs. She holds a doctorate in Cultural Anthropology focused on the online representation practices of South American Indigenous organizations for rights-based campaigns. Since completing her doctorate, she has shifted focus to working with arts non-profits for improved community-based arts access. She believes in the power of the arts to help convey community needs and interests, and to create shared visions for the future. Betsy's own arts practice began with fiber, focusing on garment design and construction using a range of fiber arts, including sewing, knitting, and handwork. She first learned to knit and sew from her mother and grandmother, and values the continuity offered by practicing these family traditions. In recent years, her artist practice has expanded to include additional materials and methods, allowing her to begin experimenting with practices like glass torchworking, linocut printing, welding, lapidary, and many others. 

Cynthia Hibbard (she/her)

Trustee

Cynthia is a Seattle artist and member of the Shift Gallery in Pioneer Square. As well, she is also the owner/curator of The Window Gallery at Shift next door.  A new resident of Bainbridge Island, she serves on the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art board and sits on both the development and the acquisitions and curation committees.  Cynthia has been associated with Pratt for roughly the past 18 years as a frequent print studio access user, class participant and Pratt donor.  She recently served on the Pratt board for six years and has been and continues to be a member of both the education and marketing committees.  A native Californian, Cynthia is a member of APPA, a bay-area artist group with which she travels to make art.  In her professional life, Cynthia was a newspaper journalist and a corporate PR manager specializing in publications.  She was also a legal criminal investigator specializing in a discrete clientele.  She holds a BA in journalism from UC Berkeley and a masters in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University.

Adrienne Hidy (she/her)

Trustee

Adrienne Hidy is a department Director at the University of Washington School of Public Health and has many years of experience in finance, human resources, facility management, operations, and fund-raising. She is excited to make meaningful contributions as a board member with Pratt to support the on-going quality of learning, community of artists, and opportunities for art-making tailored to children and adults of all ages. 

Adrienne has a passion for art-making, education, and the sense of community it supports. She has a graduate degree in art history from the University of Washington and received an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. She enjoys taking classes at Pratt, most recently print-making, and appreciated the children’s program which provided a memorable experience for her son who learned how to weld sculptures for the backyard. 

Adrienne enjoyed previous board membership serving on the PTSA in the Seattle public school system where her child attended elementary and middle school. She is looking forward to engaging with the broader Pratt community and Board to help support its mission and current and future students and instructors. 

Matthew Keifer MD MPH (he/him)

Trustee

Matthew Keifer is professor emeritus of Public Health and Medicine at the University of Washington. He has been a researcher, teacher and practitioner of Internal and Occupational Medicine for the past 43 years. He is married to Susan Kline, a retired pediatric nurse practitioner and former nursing director at the University of Washington Neighborhood clinics. They live in Magnolia. 

Keifer graduated from Notre Dame University with a BA in Anthropology where his interest in art ignited in the welding and metal arts studio. During his college years he learned to weld (stick and gas, as MIG and TIG were still not readily available), throw pots, and knap flint. 

Though retired, he continues to teach periodically at the University of Washington as an invited lecturer. He serves as backup emergency staff at the Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital and is a member of the Seattle King County Public Health Reserve Corps. He continues to serve on several governmental and non-governmental advisory boards related to occupational and environmental health and safety. 

He is a private pilot and has a strong interest in aviation. He serves as a docent at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila and he is building a homebuilt, two-seat airplane. 

His renewed interest in metal arts was sparked by a beginning welding class taken at Pratt and he now hopes to rekindle his fledgling artistic pursuits and fire up his nascent artistic skillset and repertoire. But far more importantly, he hopes to engage in and support organizations which are guided by principals of social justice, and which support diversity, inclusion and equity and actively practice and pursue the same. He sees Pratt as just such an organization. He understands that now, in our country, commitment to these principles and action based upon them has never been more essential. 

Stephen Lacy (he/him)

Trustee

A recent citizen artist to Seattle, Stephen Lacy has been making, teaching, and exhibiting for over 30 years. 

As an exhibiting artist, Stephen works under the name Academy Records and has shown in numerous museums, galleries, and community spaces across the US and Europe. His work bridges sculpture, film and video, performance, works on paper and publications, music and more. 

He has held teaching positions at Providence College as a professor of sculpture and design thinking, Walnut Hill School of the Arts as the head of film and media arts, as well as positions in the Cinema Arts and Science Department at Columbia College Chicago and Contemporary Practices Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. 

Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science and Humanities in Telecommunications with a minor in Fine Arts and a Master of Arts in Sculpture from Ball State. He also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Performance from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, which is where, in the late 1990s, he grew to love and use collaborative art practices that explored media with a diverse and ever-revolving group of artists.

Mutemwa Masheke (he/him)

Trustee

Mutemwa Masheke is a Product Manager at Microsoft Azure after attaining a Computer Science BSE degree at Princeton University. He discovered his love for artistic expression during his junior year of college when he began acting in lead roles in theatre performances, curating art exhibits and interviewing Emmy award winning film director and actress Michaela Coel in front of a 700 person audience.

As an engineer, Mutemwa had always felt like an outsider in art spaces. This was until in college he discovered that the purpose of art to foster expression and not perfection. In his first year of moving to Seattle, Mutemwa co-hosted informal art lessons with peers who were either early in career, immigrants, BIPOC or tech professionals aiming to welcome them into Seattle Art scene. It was then when he learned of Pratt's mission to advance inclusivity in art through education and soon after became a member. 

Mutemwa spends much of his time working with other non-profits in Seattle and beyond. He is a member of Leadership Tomorrow's Class of 2025 and United Way of King County's Project LEAD Class of 2024. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Washington State's Children's Alliance and on the Board of Trustees of Princeton University, where he serves on the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Student Life, Health and Athletics Committee.

As a Zambian citizen, board service is an opportunity for him to champion overlooked perspectives and open doors to people who face many barriers to art education. As a member of the Board of Trustees at Pratt, he would love to serve on the Development Committee and the Finance Committee to help sustainably steward Pratt's resources for generations of art goers to come. In line with the organization's strategic priorities, Mutemwa would also like to contribute to Pratt's brand awareness among key constituent groups such as youth and immigrant populations in Washington. 

Gina Mortimer (she/her)

Trustee

I am a Seattle native, having lived most of my life within 10 miles of Pratt Fine Arts. I am a director of programs at Razorfish and a seasoned multi-industry program management leader with experience in marketing, advertising, technology operations, finance and data. I am skilled at leading complex programs, leading cross-functional teams from ideation to execution. I am a proven leader with collaborative style, adept at excelling in ambiguous and fast paced environments with a proven ability to deliver results while exceeding stakeholder expectations. See my Linkedin profile for additional experience. 

I have been aware and intrigued by the services offered by Pratt for many years. More recently I have had the pleasure of touring the studios and experiencing up close, the surprisingly vast array of classes and the warmth of the inclusive community that is Pratt. My commitment to community, diversity and equity serves as my core interests for applying to the board. With that in mind, and my passion for people and the unique experiences we share that collectively shape and define each of us and our community, it is a top priority for me to shift my focus beyond the immediacy of my profession and invest time in the community I live while also applying skills I’ve learned to help support and ensure inclusive access to the arts for people of all ethnicities, genders and backgrounds. On a more personal level I also want to take some classes, learn how to make jewelry, printmaking and experience all that is Pratt. 

Kelly O'Brien (he/him)

Trustee

Kelly O’Brien is the Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager of the Dept. of Public Health's Emergency Med. Services Div. Kelly leads Equity, Racial, and Social Justice (ERSJ) and Racism is a Public Health Crisis work with the division Core Team and EMS leadership. He engages regularly with the Dept’s EIB Manager and the Office of Equity and Community Partnerships (OECP). He represents the EMS division at ERSJ-related Public Health Seattle King County Dept meetings and collaborates with the King County Fire Chiefs’ DEI Subcommittee.

Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Kelly earned his undergraduate degree in English Literature at MLK Jr’s alma mater, Morehouse College, in Atlanta, GA. He earned his M.A. in Caribbean Literature & Culture, Ethnic & Third World Studies, and Post-Colonial Theory at UT Austin. He also obtained his law degree from the Seattle University School of Law in 2013. In 2017, while a client manager at Shunpike, he spearheaded the effort to create ACES, Seattle's annual Artist of Color Expo & Symposium. Kelly has facilitated difficult discussions about race, class, and gender for over two decades. He was instrumental in drafting Seattle RSJI legislation and stays abreast of DEI trends, standards, and events. And, he’s been recognized for resolving complex problems and implementing systemic improvements for municipal government for almost a decade.

Mollie Price (she/her)

Trustee

Mollie Price is a Social Studies and ELL Teacher at Hazen High School in the Renton School District. In addition to day-to-day teaching, Mollie is an elected member of Instructional Council building leadership team, serves as the ELL support lead for general education teachers, the advisor for Podcast Club (which is a real thing!), and is a member of the City of Renton’s Sunset Community Action Committee.

Before changing careers to become a high school teacher, Mollie was the lead program officer at the Bezos Foundation, overseeing grantmaking in early learning and K-12 education. She has volunteered with the Youth Tutoring Program, BBYO, and served as Co-President of the Washington Bus Board of Directors. She has graduate degrees in education policy, teaching, and UX design and is a trained opera singer and lightweight champion foosball player.
 

Ann Potter (she/her)

Trustee

Elizabeth "Ann" Potter is a Forensic Mental Health counselor, paralegal, and glass artist with a unique and multifaceted career. She has extensive experience in the mental health field, focusing on incarcerated and homeless individuals. Elizabeth has successfully secured grants to establish specialized units within mental health agencies to support jailed individuals, leveraging her expertise to advocate for their needs. 

Since 2016, Elizabeth has also been breaking barriers as a glassblower with a visible disability. She made history as the first wheelchair user to attend Pilchuck Glass School, where she became a vocal advocate for accessibility and inclusion in the arts. Elizabeth has been instrumental in fostering accommodations at major institutions, helping to develop Pilchuck’s first accessibility web page and influencing the design of their campus for greater inclusivity. 

Her artistry blends innovation and tradition, adapting glassblowing techniques to her unique needs. Inspired by nature, water, and contemplative eastern philosophies, Elizabeth’s work reflects a love of color layering and mixed media, conveying her vision of the world. 

Elizabeth’s achievements include residencies at Pilchuck, live demonstrations at the Glass Art Society Conference, and curating exhibitions like Conquering the Challenge, which exclusively featured disabled artists. She also co-led the first collaborative demonstration with three disabled artists, proving the power of community and resilience. 

Through her art and advocacy, Elizabeth continues to inspire others, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and fostering a more inclusive future for artists with disabilities. 

Colleen Stevenson (she/her)

Trustee

Colleen Stevenson is the Vice President of Human Capital and Operations at Meridian Capital, a middle market M&A investment firm headquartered in downtown Seattle, where she leads strategic initiatives to foster employee engagement and optimize organizational performance. Prior to her twelve years in senior leadership roles, Colleen was a librarian and is passionate about connecting communities to resources, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive. She believes the Pratt Fine Arts Center is an important third place for community building that is accessible and centered on inclusivity and belonging through the power of artistic expression.

Colleen holds a B.A. in Art History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, has certifications in HR Management, and a SHRM-CP credential. In addition to serving on the Board of the Pratt Fine Arts Center, she participates in Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, advocates for alternative transportation and accessibility, and is a lifelong artist, reader, and outdoor enthusiast.

Nicola Templeton

Trustee

Nicola Templeton is an Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, where she serves as a trusted advisor to engineering teams in the Cloud + AI division. Nicola leads a legal team that counsels engineers developing Microsoft's AI-based Copilot and Dynamics 365 business applications and guides them through complex issues related to data use, privacy, and responsible AI. Prior to her legal career at Microsoft, Nicola had an IP litigation and technology transactions practice at K&L Gates. Nicola also served on the board of trustees of the King County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.  Originally from South Africa, Nicola has lived in the Seattle area for almost 20 years. During law school at Seattle University and while building her legal career, Nicola continued to pursue her artistic interests by taking evening art classes at various locations in the area, including through Pratt Fine Arts Center.  Art classes have enriched Nicola's personal life, and she is committed to giving back to the local art community.

Nicola is excited to contribute to the Pratt Fine Arts Center as a member of the Board of Trustees. She looks forward to supporting the Pratt's mission and taking new art classes to continue her artistic journey.