Meet the Team
The HOP Team and Board of Directors is a dynamic blend of educators, NONPROFIT LEADERS, and community advocates, all working together to craft unique experiences that inspire growth and development. Every team member brings their own expertise and passion to the table, ensuring that we create an inclusive, innovative, and accessible space for children, teens, and the broader community.
The faces of Heart of Play!
The faces of Heart of Play!
Board of Directors
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Nina Ballew
President, Co-founder
Ferndale School District
she/her
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Eric Chambers
Vice President
Whatcom County Health Department
he/him
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Tim O'Donnell
Treasurer
Lydia Place
he/him/his
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Allie Rock
Secretary
Children of the Setting Sun
she/her
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Kellie Goodman
Board Member, Co-founder
Bellingham Public Schools
she/her
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Dr. Lindsey Snyder
Board Member
Museum Educator
she/her
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Mamie Lackie
Board Member
Team Child
she/her
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Anne Granberg
Board Member
Whatcom Family YMCA, Heart House
she/her
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Emily Sabelhaus
Board Member
Bellingham Pediatric Therapy
she/her
Meet the Advisory Committee
We believe success comes from collaborating with experts across diverse fields. That’s why we continue to assemble a dynamic and expanding advisory committee with knowledge spanning real estate development, accessibility, museum management and design, fundraising, and beyond. Meet the incredible individuals on our committee below.
Jim Boyle
Chief Development Officer
Charles Darwin Foundation
Paolo Mottola
Divisional Vice President, Brand Marketing
REI Co-op
Alicia Rule
Washington State Representative
District 42
Anja Scholze
Education Consultant, Biologist
Scholze Consulting
Troy Muljat
Managing Broker
The Muljat Group
Rae Kaplan
Digital Content Creator
Joyco Digital
Lindsey Kiniry
hop graphic designer
Lindsey kINIRY ART
Tiffany Blair
Commercial Banking Officer
People’s Bank
Elizabeth Boyle
Consultant & Coach
Elizabeth Boyle Consulting
Jared Surowieki
Construction Professional, Owner
Premier Construction Services
Mary Humphries
Director of Philanthropy
Road 2 Home
Reina Heinz
Strategic Planning
Consultant