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. As our Community Response Organizer their objective is to implement a stronger sense of safety and belonging through advocating for equitable public safety in East King County.
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)
Lead Communications ConsultantArtis 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)
Lead Communications ConsultantArtis 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)
Housing Justice OrganizerAfter moving to Seattle in 2004 from Mexico City, Guillermo knew he wanted to make a difference in the day-to-day lives of people in the community. As an immigrant, he experienced first-hand the problems that stem from not having Equity and Inclusion in our society and diversity at all levels of our organizations and companies.
Over the past 16 years as an Organizer, he honed the skills to inspire, support and manage very diverse groups of people and complex organizing projects and campaigns. In 2009, he organized Janitors and Gas Station workers in Mexico City. In 2013, he worked with and managed a team that helped to pass $15 minimum wage in SeaTac, WA.
Guillermo is passionate about Social Justice; he served on different Boards of Directors from a variety of organizations like One America Votes, Fair Work Center and Working WA.
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 who brings deep expertise in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and public sector innovation. She currently serves as an Operations Specialist in King County’s Office of Equity, Racial, and Social Justice, where she supports strategic operations and policy development in the Civil Rights Program. As a Planning Commissioner for the City of Bothell, she helps shape equitable land use decisions and advocates for inclusive growth and economic resilience across the Eastside.
Previously, Scarleth held inaugural leadership roles at the King County and Chicago Housing Authorities, leading agency-wide initiatives. Her leadership has been instrumental in streamlining service delivery, developing community-centered frameworks, and managing multimillion-dollar public budgets.
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.
In her role with Eastside For All, Scarleth is committed to expanding civic participation and designing systems that foster belonging and equity, especially for communities that have been historically marginalized.
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 who brings deep expertise in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and public sector innovation. She currently serves as an Operations Specialist in King County’s Office of Equity, Racial, and Social Justice, where she supports strategic operations and policy development in the Civil Rights Program. As a Planning Commissioner for the City of Bothell, she helps shape equitable land use decisions and advocates for inclusive growth and economic resilience across the Eastside.
Previously, Scarleth held inaugural leadership roles at the King County and Chicago Housing Authorities, leading agency-wide initiatives. Her leadership has been instrumental in streamlining service delivery, developing community-centered frameworks, and managing multimillion-dollar public budgets.
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.
In her role with Eastside For All, Scarleth is committed to expanding civic participation and designing systems that foster belonging and equity, especially for communities that have been historically marginalized.
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.
