Foundation Staff

The dedicated staff of Seattle Center Foundation think creatively to bring life to our mission. As much out of the office as in, we strive to bring Seattle Center to the community and the community to the Center.

Executive Director

March 2, 2011 | Staff

Tracy Robinson,
trobinson(at)seattlecenter.org
206.684.0769

Qui audet adipiscitur – She who dares, wins.
Tracy boldly directs Seattle Center Foundation to achieve our mission and acts as the liaison to Seattle Center, our Board of Trustees, and our community supporters. Her roots run deep at Seattle Center, and her passion for leaving a lasting legacy can be experienced in such achievements as Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, the International Fountain and the 50th Anniversary of the 1962 World’s Fair.

Resource Development Officer

February 28, 2011 | Staff

Lee Benner
lbenner(at)seattlecenter.org
206.615.1826

Spem retine – Never lose hope
Lee develops and implements the outreach and stewardship process for individual, business and community supporters. She focuses her energy and creativity on finding opportunities to further the community’s engagement and connection with Seattle Center and the Next Fifty.

Program Manager

February 26, 2011 | Staff

Tim Lennon
Ars longa, vita brevis. Art is long, life is short.

Tim helps make the vision of The Next Fifty a reality by coordinating the efforts & advancing the ideas of staff, advisory committees and community partners. He can’t wait to see you all at The Next Fifty!

Finance Manager

February 26, 2011 | Staff

Ceci Harrold,
charrold(at)seattlecenter.org
206.615.1818

A posse ad esse – From possibility to actuality
Ceci keeps the Foundation fiscally sound with her attention to the little things and manages our office operations so our foundation is sound. She brings years of familiarity at Seattle Center to the Foundation and always seems to know the answer.

Operations Manager

February 25, 2011 | Staff

Cathy Sander,
csander(at)seattlecenter.org
206.684.0299

dimidium facti qui coepit habet – She who has begun has the work half done (Horace)
Cathy deftly manages the Seattle World’s Fair Gallery in Center House, Seattle Center’s robust volunteer program and keeps our office operations running smooth. She always seems to be in the right place at the right time to help get things done!

Program Director

February 25, 2011 | Staff

Sara Thompson
sthompson(at)seattlecenter.org
206.733.9599

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam – I will either find a way or make one
Sara creates order in a rapidly changing environment, and does it with a smile. As the Next Fifty Program Director, she effortlessly juggles many hats while supporting the Foundation Director in planning the 50th anniversary of the Seattle World’s Fair.