Terry Lott is a seasoned nonprofit executive and organizational strategist with over 20 years of experience leading transformative initiatives across training, compliance, and strategic communications. As a Director in the nonprofit sector, he operates at the intersection of operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and social impact—designing enterprise-wide multimedia training programs, building cutting-edge learning facilities, and leading initiatives that have reached more than 20,000 employees. His expertise as a regulatory liaison has ensured consistent alignment with evolving mandates, while his background in sales and marketing has blended data-driven strategy with community engagement to amplify organizational reach. A cross-functional leader who builds bridges between departments and fosters cultures rooted in purpose, Terry brings a visionary yet pragmatic lens to board governance—making him a powerful advocate for lasting social change.

Hazel Jackson is a dedicated housing professional and longtime board member of the GD Association, known for her deep commitment to resident empowerment and community development. As a Program Manager with Capitol Hill Housing Improvement, Hazel has played a pivotal role in connecting residents to essential services, educational opportunities, and pathways to stability.

Her leadership and impact have been recognized nationally—Hazel received the prestigious Site Manager of the Year award from NAHMA (National Affordable Housing Management Association), honoring her excellence in property management and resident engagement.

With a career rooted in service, Hazel brings a hands-on understanding of housing challenges and a passion for creating inclusive, supportive environments. Her board service reflects her values: equity, access, and the belief that housing is a foundation for opportunity. Hazel continues to be a driving force in advancing the GD Association’s mission and strengthening its connection to the communities it serves.

Ms. Barbara Warfield brings extensive experience and deep personal dedication to the GDA Board. A nursing graduate from Job Corps in Los Angeles in 1973, she relocated to Seattle in 1975 and built a career at Pacific NW Bell before transitioning into accounting, ultimately earning her CPA certification and retiring from Money Tree in 2003.

Her connection to GDA is rooted in family legacy—her father, Emmett Cook, was a founding member who advocated for the organization’s mission with state officials in Olympia—and as a teen parent herself, Ms. Warfield joined the board in 1993 to continue that work. Among her many contributions, she helped establish apartments for the first unwed teen mothers, personally soliciting donations to furnish those spaces, and later championed the acquisition of the 22nd & Republic house, where GDA staff taught troubled teen girls essential life skills including culinary arts and financial management.

Since 1997, she has served in numerous leadership roles including Board Secretary, Vice President, and Treasurer. Her distinguished career, personal connection to GDA’s mission, and decades of unwavering commitment make her an invaluable asset to the board.

Vergie graduated from Grambling State University with a B.A, Degree in Social Welfare. She moved to Seattle in early 1976 and graduated with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington. As a Social Worker, Vergie worked for the University Medical Center as a social worker in the NICU, Medina Children’s Service as a Special Needs Adoption Worker and later as a Supervisor of the Pregnancy Counselor Program, and for Casey Family Programs as a Family Developer, a trainer and later as a Supervisor in Foster Care. As a trainer for Casey, she trained workers locally and all over the United States. After 22 plus years at Casey it was time to retire. On October 1, 2016, she retired from Casey. Vergie also served as the first Social Worker for the Teen Parenting Program for GD Association and later served as a Board member and President of the Board for several years.

Nicole Walker Lott is a results-driven professional with a proven track record of elevating customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue across global markets. With deep expertise in customer-centric strategy and data insights, she has successfully led onshore and offshore teams, optimized BPO operations, and delivered measurable outcomes including satisfaction scores of 4.5/5 and consistent revenue target surpassing. Her leadership in customer success spans designing impactful KPIs, mentoring high-performing teams, and implementing process improvements that drive both operational efficiency and significant cost savings. Nicole is passionate about fostering value-driven relationships that nurture loyalty and sustainable business growth, and thrives where purpose meets performance.

Tiffany Jalisa Lewis is a dedicated people leader and human resources professional with over 15 years of experience spanning employee enablement, program and project management, and executive leadership at organizations such as Premera, Optum, and CDK. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus in community programming, and her strategic work has helped secure millions in funding to transform communities. Tiffany’s passion for affordable housing is deeply personal—growing up attending private school in underserved southwest Detroit, she witnessed firsthand the impact dedicated nonprofits can have, fueling her belief that safe and affordable housing is a human right. That conviction brought her to GD Association, where she is committed to expanding its reach to more families in need. Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys volunteering, cooking, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog Willow, dividing her time between Washington and Michigan—always with a good book in hand.

Suzanne Malsberry is a seasoned senior-level executive with expertise in operations, production, training, business management, and supply chain processes. After 36 years at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, where she held leadership roles across Quality, Operations, Supplier Management, Training, and new airplane development, she now consults for Robert Half at Boeing Global Services Operational Excellence. Throughout her career, she managed compliance programs, led performance improvement initiatives, and specialized in manufacturing skills, process optimization, and high-performance team development. Suzanne is passionate about teaching and coaching, and her academic credentials reflect her commitment to excellence—she holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Walden University, an MBA from City University, a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a Black Belt in Six Sigma from Villanova University, among numerous other certifications in strategic planning, finance, and lean methodology. She also serves on the GD Association board, bringing her considerable expertise to the fight against homelessness in the greater Seattle area.