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

Direct Line: (206) 328-0437

Emily McGrath, Associate Director

Program Design and Development, Professional Development Programs, New Initiatives

Direct Line: 206.792.7418

Chaya Keefe, Director of Accreditation

Membership and Accreditation, Accreditation and Self Study Process and Timetables, Visting Teams

Direct Line: (206) 792-7417

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.