Junior Achievement in the Southeastern region of Washington State (SEWA) launched its first programs in 1987. Currently, approximately 7,020 students are served by JA SEWA, offering traditional in-school and virtual programs for grades K-12, and events such as the JA Titan Challenge. In addition, approximately 500 students in JA SEWA get the opportunity to travel to Yakima to experience the JA Education Center.
Chief Advancement Officer: Barbie Seifert
Phone: 206.296.2616
Regional Director Central WA & Southeastern WA: Tamra Meyer
Phone: 253.236.3310
Southeastern Washington Programs
Regional Program Manager – Connie Montoya
Phone: 253-880-7008
“It’s really a gift to be able to give back to our next generation of young leaders.”
Wendy Higgins (SEWA volunteer)
JA Southeastern Washington Board of Directors
David Fetto – Chair
Mortgage Loan Officer
Peak Mortgage
Matt Henderson – Chair-Elect
Sales Executive – Select Benefits Group
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Amy Basche — Past Chair
Chief Operations Officer
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Jim Arneson
President
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Ryan Beard
Director, Career and Technical Education
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Angie Brotherton
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Rachel Casey
Vice President
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Josh Chittenden
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Trong Dang
Market Lead
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Aaron Dewitt
President
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Don Frigaard
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Mira Gobel
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Charles Gray
VP Commercial Relationship Manager
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Pat Mastaler
Finance Manager
Mission Support Alliance – Main Account
Nathan Morgan
Central Project Controls Manager
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Ramprashad Prabhakaran
Materials Scientist
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Leon Prather
Quality Ancillary Manager
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George Rangel
Media Relations
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Matthew Scott
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Sylvie Todd
Project Manufacturing Manager
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Loren Wildish
Branch Manager
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