ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Lois Langer Thompson is Executive Director of Sno-Isle Libraries, providing services to over 850,000 residents across 2,200 square miles of rural, suburban, and urban areas throughout Snohomish and Island Counties. Residents have access to 23 libraries, two bookmobiles, online resources, and library events. 

With a new vision – everyone in our community is connected to their library – the Library is focused on enhancing library services, creating inspiring spaces, optimizing funding, and investing in the organization.

The Library has 500 employees, 700 volunteers, and a $70.6 million annual budget that ensures the delivery of responsive library services and resources to communities in an equitable and fiscally responsible manner.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Amy Drewel is the Owner and Principle at Mosaic Insurance Alliance, LLC.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Fred Safstrom is the Chief Executive Officer for Housing Hope.  He has served Housing Hope for over 20 years, first as a member of the Board of Directors (including a term as President).   He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with finance emphasis from Seattle University and completed the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute at UW’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.  His past experience includes a career with Cascade Bank, including 10 years as President and Chief Operating Officer, and a five year term as Executive Director of the Everett Public Facilities District, the developer and owner of the Everett Events Center (now Angel of the Winds Arena).