NWAIS Staff
General Mailbox: (206) 323-6137
Siri Akal Khalsa Ed.D, Executive Director
Membership and Accreditation, Independent Schools, School Governance and Leadership, Strategic and Long Range Planning
Emily McGrath, Associate Director
Program Design and Development, Professional Development Programs, New Initiatives
Chaya Keefe, Director of Accreditation
Membership and Accreditation, Accreditation and Self Study Process and Timetables, Visting Teams
Julie Ann McGuire, Business Manager
Membership Dues, Accounts Payable, Financial Issues,
School Non-Discrimination Ads
Direct Line: (206) 323-4617
Cindy Steele, Administrative Assistant, Registrar
General Inquiries, Program Registration, Continuing Education Credits
Direct Line: (206) 792-7399
Casey Fredricksen, Communications and Logistics Coordinator
Program Planning and Logistics, Member Communication, Exhibiting
Direct Line: (206) 792-7411
NWAIS Nondiscrimination Statement
NWAIS does not discriminate in its employment decisions or in the benefits, terms, or conditions of employment because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability.
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