Staff

Cheryl Shaw
Executive Director

Cherie Skager
Director of Communications and Outreach

Elisa Del Rosario
Grants Manager

Gail Lapasin
Director of Development

Heidi Rogers
Special Events Manager

Jamie Newbold
Race for the Cure Manager

Mai Nguyen
Director of Finance and Operations

Nicole Taylor
Volunteer Coordinator

Sharon Ducey
Office Coordinator

Stephanie Yankeh
Communications Coordinator

Taylor Storslee
Development Coordinator





Cheryl Shaw
Cheryl joined the Komen Puget Sound staff as the Executive Director in June 2010. Cheryl has worked in the nonprofit sector for over twenty-five years during which she has held leadership roles to promote healthy living in minority communities, advocacy for health, education and economic disparities and developing community collaborations to address critical needs.  She served as the Regional Director for United Negro College Fund in their Pacific Northwest office, Managing Director for East Bay Center for the Performing Arts and Executive Director for Capital Unity Council in Sacramento California.  Additionally Cheryl worked in Public Broadcasting for eight years as the Associate Director of Development for KQED TV/FM in San Francisco and as a development consultant for eight public broadcasting stations across the country. 

A graduate of the MBA program at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, Cheryl received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from University of California, Berkeley and received an Associate Degree from The Fashion Institute in Los Angeles.  Cheryl has two children, a daughter attending Clark Atlanta University and a son who previously attended Howard University and now resides in Washington DC.

Executive Director
206-633-0303 ext. 101
cheryl@pskomen.org

Cherie Skager
Cherie began her career with Komen Puget Sound in 1999 as Program Manager and transitioned into the Director of Grants and Education in 2005 and recently took on the role as Director of Outreach and Communications.   Over the past eleven years, she has had the pleasure of working with Komen’s amazing community partners to improve access to breast cancer screening and treatment, while addressing gaps in services for medically underserved women living in Western Washington. 

Cherie has a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Master’s degree in Health Education from the University of Nebraska, as well as a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University.  She enjoys working with people from diverse communities and professions and the challenge of learning new things.  She lives in Kirkland with her husband and two sons, Frankie and Charlie.

Director of Communications and Outreach
206-633-0303 ext.103
cherie@pskomen.org

Elisa Del Rosario
In May of 2009 Elisa joined the Komen Puget Sound staff as the Program Manager and has since transitioned into the role of Grants Manager. For more than twenty years, Elisa has worked in non-profits in health and human services, focusing on underserved and diverse populations.  She has worked for United Way of King County, the Human Services Roundtable and Asian Counseling & Referral Service (ACRS) in Seattle. Prior to joining the Puget Sound Affiliate, she was Capital Campaign Director and Development Director for twelve years at ACRS. 

As a breast cancer survivor, she feels fortunate to have the opportunity to be a passionate voice and advocate for women battling breast cancer and to further the mission of Susan G. Komen for the Cure --to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Grants Manager
206-633-0303 ext.105
elisa@pskomen.org



Gail Lapasin
Gail joined the staff of the Puget Sound Affiliate in August of 2004 as the Events Manager and transitioned into the Special Events Director and now as Director of Development.  As the Director of Development, Gail oversees all fundraising activities and donor relations for the Affiliate, which includes the Puget Sound Race for the Cure and Grace Notes, the Affiliate’s signature gala.  Prior to joining Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Gail was an independent business owner and also spent 10 years working in the hospitality industry working in Dallas, Fort Worth, Chicago and Los Angeles. 

Gail is a native of Michigan, with a BBA from Western Michigan University.  She calls Seattle her home, having lived in the Northwest for over 20 years, is married, and has a son and daughter both in college.  When Gail is not involved in Komen activities, she enjoys golfing, cooking and entertaining, and lots of outdoor time with her black lab, Magic..

Director of Development
206-633-0303 ext.108
gail@pskomen.org

Heidi Rogers
In May of 2008, Heidi joined the staff of Komen Puget Sound as the Special Events Coordinator and has since transitioned into the Special Events Manager. As Special Events Manager, she produces the Lunch for the Cure, the Power of a Promise Luncheon, Grace Notes, the Annual Meeting, the Survivor Celebration and assists with third party fundraising efforts. Before joining Komen, Heidi worked in marketing and planned large scale events and conferences worked for a local real estate firm,. Heidi thoroughly enjoys her interaction with the affiliate’s amazing volunteers, donors, sponsors and a fellow staff that make her job a true pleasure.

Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University. She greatly enjoys volunteering for the Dassels Darlings Guild that benefits uncompensated care for Seattle Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and the Junior League of Seattle. Heidi likes spending her free time with her friends and family, discovering what is best about living in Seattle.

Special Events Manager
206-633-0303 ext.110
heidi@pskomen.org



Jamie Newbold
Jamie joined the staff of Komen Puget Sound in June of 2009,  after volunteering with the organization for 4 years and serving as the 2009 Race for the Cure Co-Chair.  Before coming to Komen, Jamie owned a small business development company for nearly 10 years that had a focus on commercial and residential lending.  She is currently the Puget Sound Race for the Cure Manager and works in tandem with the amazing Race for the Cure Volunteer Committee.

Jamie enjoys hiking, snowboarding and cooking and is an avid foodie who enjoys tasting Seattle’s finest cuisine whenever possible.  She lives in Seattle’s Greenlake neighborhood with her husband Adam, their 1 year old daughter, Molly and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Benson.

Race for the Cure Manager
206-633-0303 ext.102
jamie@pskomen.org

Mai Nguyen
Mai joined Komen Puget Sound in June 2008 as the Director of Finance and Operations.  She oversees finance, human resources, IT, and operations of the office.  Prior to joining Komen, Mai held leadership positions at the City of Seattle, Department of Neighborhoods, Annie E. Casey Foundation, King County Housing Authority, Seattle Housing Authority, and the International District Housing Alliance.  Mai holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and Masters in Public Administration from the University of Washington.

Mai is keenly interested in and dedicated to activities that improve community well-being.  She is currently the Treasurer on the board of the Asian Community Leadership Foundation and serves as the Fundraising Co-Chair for the Denise Louie Education Center, a Head Start Preschool.  Mai comes from a large family of four brothers and sisters.  In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her husband and 3 kids, read, cook, travel, and entertain her families and friends.

Director of Finance and Operations
206-633-0303 ext.104
mai@pskomen.org 

Nicole Taylor
Nicole joined the Komen Puget Sound Affiliate in January 2008 as the Affiliate’s first Volunteer Coordinator . She previously worked with parent volunteers as an elementary school teacher in the Lake Washington School District for 8 years.   Nicole strives to ensure that every volunteer knows the positive impact they make in our organization and how much the Affiliate appreciates everything they do.

Nicole is a Stage 3 breast cancer survivor --beating the odds six years later and resides in North Seattle with her husband and two young children. In her spare time she enjoys running outdoors and travelling with her family as much as possible. She is the Coordinator for the Seattle Affiliate of the Young Survival Coalition- a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing support, education and resources to women diagnosed with breast cancer under age 40. Remembering how isolated she felt when she was diagnosed at age 34, she does all she can to ensure that no woman diagnosed under 40 should be left to face breast cancer alone. Nicole believes, “Life is what you make it- and I intend to make mine count”.

Volunteer Coordinator
206-633-0303 ext.115
nicole@pskomen.org

Sharon Ducey
Sharon joined the Komen Puget Sound Affiliate in March 2009 as the Office Coordinator.  Her experience includes five years in the development department at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and 12 years as corporate secretary and art program administrator at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.  Sharon enjoys sports and the theater.   Her sister and aunt are breast cancer survivors.

Office Coordinator
206-633-0303 ext.100
sharon@pskomen.org

Stephanie Yankeh
Stephanie joined the Komen Puget Sound staff in 2006 as the Race for the Cure Intern and has since worked in several development capacities within the Affiliate including; Event Coordinator, Administrative and Race Associate as well as Race for the Cure Coordinator. Stephanie has recently transitioned into the role of Communications Coordinator and is looking forward to the opportunity to help elevate the Komen promise in Komen Puget Sound’s 16 county service area by reaching new audiences and strengthening relationships with our constituents through enhanced electronic communication strategies.

Stephanie was introduced to Komen through her family’s close ties to breast cancer and their annual participation in Race for the Cure. Before joining the Komen Puget Sound staff, Stephanie was honored to receive the Affiliate’s ‘New Volunteer of the Year Award’ in recognition of her commitment to helping eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease. Stephanie enjoys spending her free time with her husband, exploring the great outdoors and working on one of her many art focused hobbies.

Communications Coordinator
206-633-0303 ext.109
stephanie@pskomen.org

Taylor Storslee
Taylor joined the staff of Komen Puget Sound in March of 2010 as the Development Coordinator. Taylor supports all aspects of Affiliate development including donor cultivation, Affiliate event coordination, and third party relationship building.  Prior to joining the Komen team, Taylor worked for a technical consulting company where she held roles in human resources and marketing communications. Though she values her time spent in the for-profit sector, Taylor feels like she has really found her niche working in the non-profit world. “I love the passion I see in our staff, volunteers, and donors. People are truly invested in this organization and its mission. It is such an honor to be a part of it all.”

Taylor received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Western Washington University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Taylor has kept close ties with her alma mater and is now a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Washington University Alumni Association. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys exercising and spending time in the beautiful Pacific Northwest outdoors. 

Development Coordinator
206-633-0303 ext.107
taylor@pskomen.org