Meet the Team
The Executive Director and Board of Directors are responsible for ensuring that the mission, values, and principles of WACF are carried out in its day-to-day operations.
WACF Board of Directors
Jeff Clare WACF Vice President Olive Crest
Ray Deck WACF President Skookum Kids
Julie Vinson WACF Treasurer The Source
Paul Lwali WACF Secretary Friends of Youth
Marcia Wright-Soika Member at Large Family Works
Kris Sanborn Member at Large Y Social Impact Center
Karen Brady Member at Large Ryther
Jill May, M.S.W.
Executive Director
Jill May, M.S.W., is the Executive Director of the Washington Association for Children & Families (WACF), leading efforts to support critical services that help families thrive. Since 2018, she has overseen strategic planning, fundraising, community and partner relations, and statewide child welfare advocacy, driving WACF’s mission, policy agenda, and membership growth.
Before joining WACF, Jill directed the National Resource Center for Diligent Recruitment at AdoptUSKids and served as New Mexico’s Foster Care and Adoption Bureau Chief. She brings extensive experience in foster care, adoption, system change, and stakeholder engagement, combining collaborative leadership with evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for children and families.
Natalie Dempsey
Program Coordinator
Natalie Dempsey is the Program Coordinator for the Washington Association for Children and Families (WACF), where she supports the organization through scheduling, marketing, training coordination, and website management. Prior to joining WACF she spent more than 15 years working in public and private accounting, office administration, and systems implementation.
Natalie approaches her work with a strong focus on efficiency, organization, and follow-through while prioritizing genuine relationships and clear communication. She values honesty above all else and strives to create a dependable, human-centered experience in every interaction.