Northwest CHADD Runs on Volunteers
Our meetings are open to anyone wishing to attend, regardless of membership. They stay open because of volunteers and member funding. Please thank your local volunteers every chance you get.
Volunteering can be a great way to learn about ADD/ADHD and to connect with your community. Please consider volunteering five hours a month for Northwest CHADD or donating funds to support our Chapter. Contact you local Branch Coordinator, the Chapter Coordinator, or Trish White at the national offices of CHADD.
Press inquiries: please contact our PR Chair - Barbara Bennett at pressinfo.nwchadd.org@gmail.com.
Contact Us
Northwest Chapter Coordinator, Seattle Branch Coodinator
& Web Master
of Seattle, WA. Seattle Branch Coordinator since 2002. Most likely to be seen at the Seattle Adult Support Group Meeting meeting.
She served as Northwest Chapter Coordinator for 2 years, 2004 - 2006 and is now serving again. Gail has a BA in Sociology from the University of Washington. More recently she obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Web Technology and has turned her attention to developing a new career.
CONTACT: seattle@chadd.net
Past Northwest Chapter Coordinators
Kerry Jo Miller and Brian Miller, MD
of Poulsbo, WA. Members since 1993. Most likely to be seen at the Kitsap County Branch meeting.
Brian and Kerry have been diligent volunteers for many years, acting as Branch Coodinators, Treasurer and VAN Representative.
CONTACT: info@nwchadd.org
Eastside Branch Coordinator
of Mill Creek, WA. Eastside Branch Coordinator since 1995. Most likely to be seen at the Eastside Branch meeting.
CONTACT: eastside@nwchadd.org
Kitsap County Branch Coodinators
of Poulsbo, WA. Kitsap Branch Coordinators since 2000. Most likely to be seen at the Kitsap County Branch meeting.
CONTACT: Lynn (360) 779-5362 or email Kitsap County Branch <kitsap@chadd.net>
Yakima Valley Coordinators
Bernie Allard and Dianna Kunze
of Yakima, WA. Yakima Valley Branch Co-coordinators since 2006. Most likely to be seen at the Yakima Valley Branch meeting.
Bernie and Dianne are a great team for the Yakima Valley area. Dianna's experience in Special Education is invaluable for parents, while Bernie is an expert with ADD Adult issues and living with ADHD.
CONTACT: Dianna < diannakunze@hotmail.com> or call Bernie at (509)575-0955
South Sound Coordinator
Jennifer DeSelle of Olympia, WA. South Sound Branch Coordinators since 2008. Most likely to be seen at the South Sound Branch meeting.
Jennifer joined CHADD in 2008, soon after her son was diagnosed with ADHD. Dismayed by the lack resources for families living with ADHD in her community and looking to meet others who share similar experiences, she started the local South Sound branch. Jennifer is an elementary school teacher who is currently staying home with her son. She hopes to use her experiences as both an educator and parent of a child with ADHD to support families and educate the community.
CONTACT: Jen <South-Sound@CHADD.net >.
Public Relations Chair
of Seattle, WA. Managing our Public Relations since 2005. Most likely to be seen at the Eastside Branch meeting.
Barbara Bennett, M.A., Educational Therapist, has over twenty-five years of experience as a university clinician at the U.C. San Francisco Medical Center, consultant at the University of Washington, consultant for preschools through college, first grade and Head Start teacher, and educational therapist. She has organized training programs for therapists, educators and parents to promote effective learning in school and at home. Ms. Bennett has a master's degree in Special Education as well as a lifetime elementary teaching credential. As a professional member of the Association of Educational Therapists, she founded the national organization's Seattle Study Group to provide professional training for educators in the greater Seattle area. She is a longtime member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA.) A former IDA board member, she now serves on the board of Northwest CHADD.
CONTACT: Barbara <bb_edtherapy1@yahoo.com>
Eastside Google Group Manager & Telephone Support Chair
of Issaquah, WA. Supporting the Eastside branch since 2007. Most likely to be seen at the Eastside Branch meeting.
I have been a volunteer of Eastside CHADD since 2007 and a member of CHADD since 2005. I am a single mom raising two boys, my oldest is the reason I got involved with CHADD.
CHADD has been a very important part of our family with all of it's resources and great people to talk with that understand. I am proud that I am able to give back to other parents and teachers in need of information and resources and to help in any way.
CONTACT: Mishelle <mishhw@comcast.net>
Telephone Support
OPEN POSITION
Regularly checks the chapter telephone voice mail box. Volunteer returns calls and responds to requests made by callers.
This volunteer would forward messages to other Board members as necessary. They would prepare and mail written materials as needed.
CONTACT: info@nwchadd.org if you would like to volunteer for this Board position.
Northwest Chapter Treasurer
of Poulsbo, WA. Chapter Treasurer since forever. Most likely to be seen at the Kitsap County Branch meeting.
CONTACT: info@nwchadd.org
Fund Raising Sub-Committee Members
OPEN POSITION
Works on fundraising activities to support the mission, programs and objectives of CHADD. Receives and distributes information from CHADD National on fundraising issues. Submits information to Web Master and Public Relations Chair for distribution on website and in newsletter.
CONTACT: info@nwchadd.org if you would like to volunteer for this Board position.
Outreach (Resource Table) Volunteers
OPEN POSITION
Works on outreach activities to support the mission, programs and objectives of CHADD. Receives and distributes information from CHADD National on outreach issues. Develops stock of informational materials provided by National and the Resource Center for ADHD to distribute at schools and events. Submits information to Web Master and Public Relations Chair for distribution on website and in newsletter.
CONTACT: info@nwchadd.org if you would like to volunteer for this Board position.
Teen Support Group Leaders
OPEN POSITION
We are looking for Education or Health Care Professionals to facilitate Teen Support Groups in our Kitsap Peninsula and Yakima Valley Branches.
This position oversees the Support Group to ensure CHADD policies and procedures are being followed. Serves as liaison to the Board on Support Group issues and concerns.
Sets calendar of topics and contacts prospective speakers, sends confirmation letters to speakers identifying topic, date and time, directions, and request speaker to forward biographical information. Forwards copy of correspondence to Secretary or Coordinator. Contact speaker one month and one week in advance of meeting. Secures and coordinates meeting location and equipment needed for presentation. Introduces speaker. Sends thank you letter.
Uses list serve to communicate with Support Group members and members of the Board of Directors.
CONTACT: info@nwchadd.org if you would like to volunteer for this Board position.
Parent Support Group Leaders
OPEN POSITION
We are looking for Parents, Educators & Health Care Professionals to facilitate a Parent Support Group in our Seattle Branch.
This position oversees the Support Group to ensure CHADD policies and procedures are being followed. Serves as liaison to the Board on Support Group issues and concerns.
Sets calendar of topics and contacts prospective speakers, sends confirmation letters to speakers identifying topic, date and time, directions, and request speaker to forward biographical information. Forwards copy of correspondence to Secretary or Coordinator. Contact speaker one month and one week in advance of meeting. Secures and coordinates meeting location and equipment needed for presentation. Introduces speaker. Sends thank you letter.
Uses list serve to communicate with Support Group members and members of the Board of Directors.
CONTACT: info@nwchadd.org if you would like to volunteer for this Board position.
Adult Support Group Leaders
OPEN POSITION
We are looking for volunteers to facilitate Adult Support Groups in our Kitsap Peninsula and Yakima Valley Branches.
This positionß oversees the Support Group to ensure CHADD policies and procedures are being followed. Serves as liaison to the Board on Support Group issues and concerns.
Sets calendar of topics and contacts prospective speakers, sends confirmation letters to speakers identifying topic, date and time, directions, and request speaker to forward biographical information. Forwards copy of correspondence to Secretary or Coordinator. Contact speaker one month and one week in advance of meeting. Secures and coordinates meeting location and equipment needed for presentation. Introduces speaker. Sends thank you letter.
Uses list serve to communicate with Support Group members and members of the Board of Directors.
CONTACT: info@nwchadd.org if you would like to volunteer for this Board position.
