Team

Keri Pravitz is a manager of Community Engagement for Amazon leading hyperlocal engagements and investments for the Eastside region on the Public Policy Team of Washington. Prior to Amazon, Keri served in community engagement and government relations roles at the Port of Seattle and Puget Sound Energy, following two decades in non-profit management leadership positions … Read Now

Beth began her career as an estate planning attorney, and after retiring from Stokes Lawrence, P.S. in 2011, she served as President & CEO of Washington Women’s Foundation for more than six years. Beth continues to work in the field of philanthropy and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of her alma mater, Davidson … Read Now

One of Keri’s core beliefs is that a child’s success is greatly influenced by relationships with caring adults and access to good education. Over the years, Keri has mentored youth groups and volunteered with various organizations that share this core belief, from Books for Kids (now Page Ahead), Delancey Street Foundation, Amara, and now Bellevue … Read Now

Darin Chestnut was a senior executive in PCL Construction’s Seattle office, responsible for leading major project pursuits and client development in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Chestnut has been supporting Bellevue LifeSpring through PCL Construction and on a personal level since the 2014 Uncork the Night auction. Mr. Chestnut and PCL Construction give generously to several … Read Now

Dr. Aramaki grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Newport High School in 1993. He attended the University of Washington and earned his Bachelor of Science in Zoology with a Minor in Music. He then earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Columbia University in New York with an emphasis on early childhood and … Read Now

Leslie is the Senior Finance Leader responsible for managing budgets of $6B annual operating costs and $6B annual capital investment for Engineering and IT. Operations include a nationwide cellular network covering 300+M pops and IT organization covering a complex, high tech/high growth industry. She acts as a financial advisor to C-Level leadership and partners with … Read Now