Our People
Eastside For All is comprised of people with the racial identities, cultures, lived experiences, and deep community connections required to reimagine, act, and lead.
Staff Team
Angelica Gonzalez Graham (she/they)
Healing Justice OrganizerPrior to joining Eastside For All, Angelica served the multiracial and multicultural communities at Western Washington University’s Ethnic Student Center. They also served as the Co-Chair of the Black LGBTQ+ Thriving Collective and Vice President of the Black Womxn Revolutionary Group. Angelica worked collaboratively to organize and facilitate events to create a stronger sense of belonging for Black, brown, indigenous, and immigrant students. They served as a representative on various committees and as an advocate for students through providing hate and bias reporting support.
Angelica is a Black and Mexican Queer Womxn from Walla Walla, Washington. They value healing as a collective community as well as intrapersonal connection. Angelica works to build a stronger sense of safety and belonging by advocating for equitable public safety in East King County and increased investments in community-centered healing practices, spaces, and resources.
Angelica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services. With a strong passion for advocacy and community connection Angelica strives to create safe spaces for unity, growth, and empowerment.
Email | office/cell: 425-247-1118
Chelsea Lee, AICP (she/her)
Equitable Development CoordinatorChelsea was born in Busan, South Korea and adopted when she was 10 weeks old by a Midwestern woman of German and Scandinavian heritage. She vividly remembers being given a globe when she was very young, which she used to identify her birthplace, and noted its coastal location. As someone who was raised, educated, and employed in predominantly white spaces in the American Midwest, she often felt physically, socially, and culturally isolated and displaced. However, she has always felt a profound connection to the sea. Eventually, she made her way to Seattle, where she discovered a talent for cold water marathon swimming and passions for marine conservation and social justice–endeavors that require determination and a strong sense of community. She is now a member of the Northwest Open Water Swimming Association, and a volunteer for Seattle Aquarium and Whale Scout.
Chelsea has several years of experience in long-range and current planning in Washington state. She holds a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Art from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Chelsea wrote her master’s thesis on the underlying racist structure of urban planning, the ways that many community engagement practices perpetuate systemic oppression through long-range planning policies, and the importance of collaboration and co-creation between decision-makers and community-based organizations to reform those policies. Her experiences as a queer, neurodivergent, transracial adoptee provide unique perspectives on the concepts of identity, culture, and community within the built and natural environments. She is eager to promote belonging, inclusion, and representation in all the places where decisions are being made.
Email | Phone: 425-541-2747
Chelsea Lee, AICP (she/her)
Equitable Development CoordinatorChelsea was born in Busan, South Korea and adopted when she was 10 weeks old by a Midwestern woman of German and Scandinavian heritage. She vividly remembers being given a globe when she was very young, which she used to identify her birthplace, and noted its coastal location. As someone who was raised, educated, and employed in predominantly white spaces in the American Midwest, she often felt physically, socially, and culturally isolated and displaced. However, she has always felt a profound connection to the sea. Eventually, she made her way to Seattle, where she discovered a talent for cold water marathon swimming and passions for marine conservation and social justice–endeavors that require determination and a strong sense of community. She is now a member of the Northwest Open Water Swimming Association, and a volunteer for Seattle Aquarium and Whale Scout.
Chelsea has several years of experience in long-range and current planning in Washington state. She holds a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Art from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Chelsea wrote her master’s thesis on the underlying racist structure of urban planning, the ways that many community engagement practices perpetuate systemic oppression through long-range planning policies, and the importance of collaboration and co-creation between decision-makers and community-based organizations to reform those policies. Her experiences as a queer, neurodivergent, transracial adoptee provide unique perspectives on the concepts of identity, culture, and community within the built and natural environments. She is eager to promote belonging, inclusion, and representation in all the places where decisions are being made.
Email | Phone: 425-541-2747
Debbie Lacy (she/her)
Founder & Executive DirectorIn 2002, Debbie co-founded the Eastside Refugee and Immigrant Coalition (ERIC), a grassroots effort that focused on making the East King County region more responsive to the needs of its multicultural, multiethnic and multi-faith communities. Seeking a way to address systemic racism and transform institutional cultures in East King County, Debbie founded Eastside for All in 2019.
Debbie has more than 25 years of experience that includes clinical social work, nonprofit management, community organizing and engagement, intercultural competency, group facilitation, coalition building and organizational leadership in equity efforts.
Debbie has a mixed ethnic background and is the daughter of a Mexican immigrant. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Wellesley College and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Maryland.
Email | office/cell: 425-209-0895
Artis Nelson (he/him)
Communications CoordinatorArtis Nelson is a versatile communications specialist with a rich background in ministry, media production, marketing, and community engagement. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, he has spent over a decade shaping compelling narratives across various platforms.
Starting his career in ministry, he developed strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of community dynamics. His experience spans across creating audio and video commercials for businesses, crafting engaging content for digital platforms, and producing television shows that inspire and entertain.
Community engagement is at the heart of Artis’ work. He believes in the power of media to foster connections and create positive change within communities. Whether through organizing events, partnering with local organizations, or leveraging digital platforms for social good, he is committed to making a meaningful impact wherever he goes.
Artis Nelson (he/him)
Communications CoordinatorArtis Nelson is a versatile communications specialist with a rich background in ministry, media production, marketing, and community engagement. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, he has spent over a decade shaping compelling narratives across various platforms.
Starting his career in ministry, he developed strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of community dynamics. His experience spans across creating audio and video commercials for businesses, crafting engaging content for digital platforms, and producing television shows that inspire and entertain.
Community engagement is at the heart of Artis’ work. He believes in the power of media to foster connections and create positive change within communities. Whether through organizing events, partnering with local organizations, or leveraging digital platforms for social good, he is committed to making a meaningful impact wherever he goes.
Guillermo Rivera (he/him/él)
Community OrganizerAfter moving to Seattle in 2004 from Mexico City, Guillermo knew he wanted to make a meaningful difference in the everyday lives of people in his community. As an immigrant, he experienced firsthand the challenges that come from the lack of equity, inclusion, and diverse representation across our organizations and institutions.
Before joining our team, Guillermo spent 16 years as an Organizer, developing the ability to inspire, support, and coordinate diverse groups of people on complex projects and campaigns. In 2009, he organized janitors and gas station workers in Mexico City, and in 2013, he worked with and managed a team that helped pass the $15 minimum wage in SeaTac, WA.
Since 2022, as our Community Organizer, Guillermo has built deep relationships with city staff, elected officials, and community-based organizations across East King County. His work focuses on supporting Black/African-American, Black immigrant, and Latine communities. He has led strategic partnerships with 13 community-based nonprofits and advocacy groups and coordinates the Safe Haven Coalition—an informal network of more than 120 members that share information and mobilize resources for immigrant and refugee communities in East King County.
Guillermo is passionate about social justice. He’s served on Boards of Directors from a variety of organizations like One America Votes, Fair Work Center and Working WA. Currently, he is on the Board for the Together Center in Redmond.
Email | office/cell: 425-209-0707
Board Members
We are building our leadership team to reflect the lived experiences, wisdom, and skills required to advance our mission. Learn more about current board openings.
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Jeane Allison (she/her)
Jeane Allison, also known as Ms. Jeane, grew up as a proud Army brat with five siblings, a teacher mom, and an Army helicopter flying dad. Landing in the Northwest in 1984, she says she immediately felt a connection with Bellevue best expressed by a line in a John Denver song, “Coming home to a place I’d never been before.”
Ms. Jeane spent 26 years with the Bellevue School District in various roles, but her most significant one was as a Family Engagement Specialist at Lake Hills Elementary. During COVID, the schools closed, but Ms. Jeane turned her office into a food pantry, family resource center and all-around happy place during those challenging times. She still has contact with many of these families.
Retiring from BSD in 2022, Ms. Jeane now fills her time volunteering with programs that support the Eastside. She leads a Food Truck Voucher Program for families experiencing food insecurity; is current board chair with the non-profit organization, 4 Tomorrow, which oversees Bellevue’s only Safe Parking facility for unhoused families; and is one of the lead organizers for the annual Eastside Juneteenth Celebration. In between, Ms. Jeane loves quilting, making soap and playing with her two adorable granddaughters.
Scarleth Lever Ortiz (she/her)
With over 15 years of experience across the nation’s largest housing authorities and local governments, Scarleth Lever Ortiz is a systems strategist and operations leader with deep expertise in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and public-sector innovation. Since 2024, she has worked in King County, and currently holds a role as an Operations Specialist in the Executive Office.
Scarleth also serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Bothell and as a board member of the Cascadia College Foundation and Friends of North Creek Forest, advancing equitable land use, civic participation, and environmental stewardship across the Eastside.
Previously, Scarleth held inaugural leadership roles at both the King County Housing Authority and the Chicago Housing Authority, leading agency-wide initiatives focused on streamlining service delivery, developing community-centered frameworks, and managing multimillion-dollar public budgets. Her work consistently bridges policy, operations, and community impact.
A first-generation immigrant from Mexico City, Scarleth holds a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies from the University of Minnesota. She is a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago and an alum of Leadership Eastside’s Adaptive Community Leadership Program.
Through her work with Eastside For All and across her public-service roles, Scarleth is committed to expanding civic participation and designing systems that foster belonging and accountability, particularly for historically marginalized communities.
Scarleth Lever Ortiz (she/her)
With over 15 years of experience across the nation’s largest housing authorities and local governments, Scarleth Lever Ortiz is a systems strategist and operations leader with deep expertise in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and public-sector innovation. Since 2024, she has worked in King County, and currently holds a role as an Operations Specialist in the Executive Office.
Scarleth also serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Bothell and as a board member of the Cascadia College Foundation and Friends of North Creek Forest, advancing equitable land use, civic participation, and environmental stewardship across the Eastside.
Previously, Scarleth held inaugural leadership roles at both the King County Housing Authority and the Chicago Housing Authority, leading agency-wide initiatives focused on streamlining service delivery, developing community-centered frameworks, and managing multimillion-dollar public budgets. Her work consistently bridges policy, operations, and community impact.
A first-generation immigrant from Mexico City, Scarleth holds a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies from the University of Minnesota. She is a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago and an alum of Leadership Eastside’s Adaptive Community Leadership Program.
Through her work with Eastside For All and across her public-service roles, Scarleth is committed to expanding civic participation and designing systems that foster belonging and accountability, particularly for historically marginalized communities.
James Randolph (he/him)
James Randolph is a member of the Woodinville City Council, currently serving as the city’s Deputy Mayor. He was elected in 2021, compelled by a desire to engage with the community in the wake of the pandemic and the tragic murder of George Floyd in 2020.
James has extensive experience in grassroots initiatives aimed at systemic change. He co-founded the Diversity and Inclusion group at Tableau, which was established to foster greater DEI efforts within the company. He also helped launch Blacks @ Tableau, an employee resource group focused on equity, inclusion, and peer support.
During the challenging period of physical distancing, James connected with members of the Eastside for All community, forging meaningful relationships that provided support, perspective, and grounding. He remains an active part of this community, and for the past three years, has been involved in organizing the annual Juneteenth celebration.
In his professional role, James is an engineering leader at Slack, an enterprise communications and collaboration software company under the Salesforce umbrella.
