About

Our Staff

Our staff team is made up of professionals who are dedicated to serving and empowering people ages 50+.

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Amy Lee Derenthal

Executive Director
Jennifer Whip, part of the dedicated Staff at The Center, stands in front of a brick wall, wearing a patterned shirt.

Jennifer Whip

Office Manager
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Laurie Porter

Development Manager
Nancy Newby smiles, wearing a black turtleneck, pink jacket, and beaded necklace. She is standing against a textured beige background. As part of the Staff at The Center, her welcoming presence embodies the spirit of the organization.

Nancy Newby

Membership Coordinator
Jack Jannack smiles at the camera. He is wearing a black collared shirt over a blue shirt against a neutral grey background, fitting seamlessly among the dedicated Staff at The Center.

Jack Jannack

Program Supervisor
Heather, with long, wavy blonde hair and glasses

Heather Scott

Administrative Coordinator
Danny Perez smiles while standing next to a brick wall. He is wearing a blue checkered shirt and a dark coat, embodying the friendly spirit of the Staff at The Center.

Danny Perez

Volunteer Coordinator
Martin Piccoli smiles in front of a brick wall, representing the Staff at The Center.

Martin Piccoli

Digital Navigator
Francisco Briseno wearing a black chef's hat and a yellow chef's coat poses for a portrait against a plain background, representing the dedicated Staff at The Center.

Francisco Briseno

Chef / Community Dining
Josh Maduell, smiling, wearing a white button-up shirt with small blue patterns, poses against a neutral background. He is part of the Staff at The Center.

Josh Maduell, MSW

Lead Social Worker
Toni Armeslav stands in front of a brick wall. She is smiling slightly, embodying the warm spirit of the Staff at The Center.

Toni Ameslav, MSW

Social Worker
Michele Fawcett-Long, a member of the Staff at The Center, with glasses, long hair, and a blue scarf, smiles in front of a red brick wall.

Michele Fawcett-Long

Westside Friends Coordinator
Aylene Kandappu, wearing red lipstick and a patterned red shawl, looks directly at the camera with a natural expression, embodying the professionalism of the Staff at The Center.

Aylene Kandappu

Thrift Store Manager
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Yoni Marker

Thrift Store Coordinator

Our Board of Directors

Our Board, comprised of community volunteers, helps to lead the vision and strategy for The Center for Active Living. Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at The Center. Board meeting minutes are available upon request. To contact the board or join a committee, email us.

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Stephanie Bruno

Board President

Mission Wealth

Kristine Milkovich, wearing a black jacket, patterned shirt, and wooden bead necklace, smiles confidently as a proud member of the Board at The Center in front of a brick wall.

Kristine Milkovich

Board Vice President

The Milkovich Team / Ensemble

Jeffery Eis, Board Treasurer at The Center for Active Living, a man with short gray hair and a light-colored zip-up jacket, smiles in front of a plain gray background.

Jeffrey Eis

Board Treasurer

Nucor Steel Seattle

Ann Manley, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses smiles, standing in front of a brick wall. She is wearing a black cardigan and a patterned blouse, embodying the professional demeanor of the Board at The Center.

Ann Manley

Board Secretary

The Manley Law Firm, PS, Inc.

Emily Austin, a member of the Board at The Center, is wearing hoop earrings and a rust-colored scarf against a gray background.

Emily B. Austin

Metropolist + Compass

A member of the Staff and Board at The Center, this bespectacled individual exudes warmth in a patterned shirt and scarf, smiling against a gray background.

Katy Aversenti Schumaker

Counselor and Art Therapist

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Lupe Barnes

Community Member

Scott Collins smiles at the camera. He is wearing a blue plaid shirt and stands against a plain gray background, embodying the friendly spirit of the Board at The Center.

Scott Collins

ComForCare Home Care

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Lloyd Hardesty

Community Member

Dennis Jackson, wearing a blue shirt and dark sweater, smiles slightly against a plain grey background. He is a dedicated member of the Board at The Center.

Dennis Jackson

Community Member

Kevin Ledgerwood, wearing a light purple shirt against a gray background, represents the dedicated team members of the Board at The Center.

Kevin Ledgerwood

Home Instead

Our board committees:

  • Ambassador (marketing and membership)
  • Equity and Inclusion
  • Executive and Governance
  • Finance
  • Fundraising and Donor Development

Who We Are

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Staff & Board

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Facilities & Rentals

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The logo displays the text "The Center for Active Living" enclosed in a blue circle, representing the Senior Center for 50+ in West Seattle.
Two smiling women posing together; one wears a red hat and black jacket with a white shirt, and the other wears a pink sweater over a collared shirt. The background features a partial text quote on the wall, captured perfectly in these FINAL GLOBAL PHOTOS.
Two elderly women smiling in the final photo: one with glasses and a gray sweater holding a cup, the other wearing a dark vest with reading glasses hanging from her neck.
Two people stand in front of a brick wall, smiling at each other. One person is wearing a gray jacket and sunglasses; the other is in a gray hoodie and sunglasses. This snapshot from 5-7-Footer Photos captures the genuine bond between them.