Who We Are
Staff
SYM is run by four, full-time, paid staff and over 100 dedicated volunteer staff members. SYM staff and volunteers provide a consistent, loving presence in the chaotic lives of youth-in-crisis. The development of healthy relationships and experiences instill strength in a youth's ability to cope with often overwhelming challenges. As these young people begin making positive choices, they start believing there is a better life available to them.
- Rowena A. Harper
- Executive Director
- rowenah@streetyouthministries.org
Rowena Harper joined Street Youth Ministries in September of 2004 and brings 10+ years of non-profit experience in the Seattle area. She served as Development and Volunteer Manager for 5 years until accepting the position of Executive Director in 2009. Her heart for people combined with a diverse background in program and resource development bring just the right mix of skills to lead SYM.
- Tyler Bauer
- Program Manager
- tylerb@streetyouthministries.org
Tyler has been with Street Youth Ministries since October 2001. A graduate of Whitworth College with a B.A. in Religion and a Minor in Psychology, he has been working with young people for the past six years and is extremely gifted in his ability to communicate with and care for the youth SYM serves.
- Lindsey Nutting
- Case Manager
- lindseyn@streetyouthministries.org
Lindsey joined Street Youth Ministries in October, 2006 after serving as a volunteer for two years and as a summer intern in 2006. Lindsey’s primary focus at SYM is to assist youth find resources as they navigate their way toward health and healing. Lindsey holds a BSW from the University of Washington.
Street Youth Ministry Board of Directors, 2008
Officers
- Suzanne Lenander, Co-President
- John Tippett, Co-President
- Craig Cox, Secretary
- Anne Etter, Treasurer
Board Members
- Brook Anderson
- Cesar Menendez
- Brian Vasey
- Jun Young