Business and Financials

In all that we do, REST seeks to steward the resources we’re entrusted with well—maximizing the impact we’re able to make for and with survivors of sexual exploitation. 

Information reflects REST’s 2021 Fiscal Year, which ran July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, at time of publishing.

Leadership Team

Amanda Hightower | Founder & Executive Director

Gina Cittadini | Director of Operations

Shama Shams | Director of Philanthropy & Marketing, Survivor

Audrey Baedke | Programs Manager

Philip Luseni Massaquoi | Finance Manager

Kim Merrikin | Marketing & Communication Manager

Yasminda Dorrough | Pathways Services Center Supervisor

Jacquelynn Loos | Community Advocate Supervisor, Survivor

Victory Tualatai | Emergency Receiving Center Supervisor

Board of Directors

Each of our board members are devoted to ending exploitation. We are grateful for their continued passion and expertise as they help us achieve our mission.

Brent Turner, Board Chairman / Chief Operating Officer, Rover.com

Jaqueline Finnan Hemmer, Board Vice-Chair / Vice President of Brand Business Development, IT Cosmetics

Meg McCann, Board Secretary / Court Administrator, Seattle Municipal Court (SMC)

Cambria Schmidt, Board Treasurer / Licensed CPA

Jesse Bryan, Board Member / CEO and Executive Creative Director, Belief Agency

Linaya Bunbury, Board Member / Associate Pastor, Calvary Christian Assembly

Candace Colman, Board Member / Director of Talent Development and Belonging,  Adaptive Biotechnologies

Will Little, Board Member / Managing Director, Prota Ventures

Renée Wallace, Board Member / Community Health Worker Lead, YWCA, Survivor

Jevon Washington, Board Member / Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships, Mt. Baker Housing