Charles Royer

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Charley Royer is the former three-term Mayor of Seattle and the President of our sister organization, the Institute for Community Change (ICC). Previously he was National Program Director for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Urban Health Initiative. Charley began his career in newspaper and television journalism. During his twelve years as mayor, he became a national spokesman for American cities in housing, the arts, health care, energy, civil liberties and the needs of children and youth. From 1990 to 1994, he served as Director of the Institute of Politics at Harvard University and as a Lecturer at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

David Moseley

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David Moseley came to ICC as its Vice President after 15 years of service in city manager positions for three Washington State cities. Previously he directed the Department of Community Development, the Division of Youth Services, and the Community Accountability Program (Juvenile Justice) for the City of Seattle. David's other experience includes Staff Director, Speaker of the Washington State House of Representatives and Director, Telegraph Avenue Community Center (0akland). David was a Presidential Appointee to the National Advisory Committee for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. He received his Masters of Divinity from Golden Gate Theological Seminary and his BA from Willamette University.

Hal Calbom

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Hal Calbom began his career in television broadcast news and public affairs. Working for King Television, the Seattle NBC affiliate, as a reporter, producer, writer, news anchor and program host, he won five Emmy Awards for writing and production and the Champion Media Award for Economic Understanding. Hal works with partners both in the public sector and in the publishing, media and education industries, specializing in market analysis, content conversion, production development, marketing communications and public relations strategy. Hal is a graduate of Harvard College and holds an M.A. in English from the University of Exeter, England.

Gregory Kipp

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Gregory Kipp is an experienced executive-level manager, leader and policy maker who served most recently as Chief Administrative Officer for Public Health -- Seattle & King County. Formerly, Greg was Director for King County's Development and Environmental Services Department, implementing the county's land use, building and environmental protection regulations. He has also served as Assistant Budget Director for the City of Seattle and as Director of Criminal Justice Planning for Yakima and Kittitas Counties. Greg is a graduate in Urban Planning of the University of Washington and holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.

Rachel Bianchi
Rachel brings a strong set of research skills combined with an extensive background in government, public affairs and political strategy to the Institute For Community Change.  A former political and public affairs consultant, campaign manager and policy advisor to the King County Executive, Rachel has experience with a diverse set of issues, constituencies and problem-solving tools.

Denise Pardi

Denise is the Operations Manager for the Institute for Community Change.  She provides the overall support and manages the daily business operations that are required, which include both the financial and the administrative oversight for the Institute for Community Change, its staff and various projects.  Her business experience and background are quite extensive.  She was instrumental in finalizing the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's ten-year Urban Health Initiative Grant on behalf of both the Institute for Community Change and the University of Washington.