Board of Directors
President
Ken Thomas
Ken has been a police officer for twenty-two years, currently serving the city of Arlington as the Community Outreach Officer. He works with the Snohomish County Office of Neighborhoods Embedded Outreach Program. Ken is engaging with the homeless who have substance addiction, mental illness, as well as displaced families and victims of domestic violence. Ken works with the local community resources to reduce the impact of homelessness and drug addiction.
Vice President
John Hull
John brings over twenty-two years of nonprofit management experience in fundraising, donor relations, board management, strategic thinking, and program development. A leading voice for increased poverty competency in the faith community and social services to improve the lives of those experiencing poverty. In addition to his work as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Everett Gospel Mission, John serves on the Snohomish County Partnership to End Homelessness board.
Treasurer
Robert Hascall
Employed with the Stanwood-Camano School District as the Special Services Director. Robert is responsible for the oversight of approximately $10 million in state and federal funds and maintains several cyclical grants. He believes in the mission of North Snohomish County Outreach and wants to see an end to the current homeless crisis in our region.
Secretary
Jasmine Donahue
Jasmine is a small business owner. As a Lead Community Mentor, Foundational Community Support Specialist, and Peer Counselor, she specializes in substance use recovery, trauma informed studies, and reintegration supports. Jasmine is a state representative for Celebrate Recovery. Her lived experience of homelessness as a youth brings a passion for meeting people where they are at and an understanding of the barriers. Jasmine gives hope by sharing her journey from homelessness.
Director
Susan Gronemyer
As an Office Manager, Susan is skilled in coordinating with staff, patients, insurance agencies and other professionals. This experience is easily transferred to working at each of our laundry outreach locations. Previously, she was a catering business owner, and now brings her experience to manage the food program. Susan has been involved since inception of our organization in October 2017 and since the church outreach started in November 2016.
Director
Sandy Gotts
As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor working with the Tulalip and Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Sandy has twenty-plus years working alongside individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. She is rehabilitating and empowering her clients to make informed, mutually agreed upon vocational choices to prepare for and engage in gainful employment.
Director
Dave Merrow
Dave started with NSCO as a participant and after a few months started volunteering at laundry outreach. He believes in giving back to his community. While experiencing homelessness, Dave received a Peer Support Specialist Certificate and Wellness Recovery Action Plan Level 1 & 2 Certification. Dave is always striving to better himself and wants to be an example for others experiencing homelessness.
Founder
Sarah Higginbotham
Sarah founded North Snohomish County Outreach in October 2017 using her business background and administrative skills in combination with her desire to serve her community. She started this by meeting people where they were at on the streets and listening to their stories. Then invited everyone in the community to join the mission of building relationships with people experiencing poverty in North Snohomish County while bridging the gaps of basic needs.