ABOUT US
LIGHTING A WAY TO YOUR FUTURE
Amy Buzzard
Amy Buzzard (she/her) has worked with local nonprofits for 17+ years. As past President of the Centralia School Board, she has led the Centralia School District through critical changes and spearheaded leadership training among the Teaching staff. In addition, Amy has worked closely with the BERC group to implement necessary training to best serve the District.
Amy has served as chair of several nonprofit organizations, such as the Dollars For Scholars, to raise funds for local scholarships. She has successfully assisted the Centralia School District and The Centralia Community Foundation in acquiring several grants, including a transformative $2.2 million grant from TransAlta. Amy is devoted to supporting community revitalization, equitable access to community services, and the Arts.
Outside of her professional life, Amy has a passion for music and enjoys spending time with her four children. When the sun is out, she'll probably be lounging on a boat cruising the beautiful Puget Sound.
Janelle Rich
Janelle Rich (she/her) has worked with local nonprofits in Washington State for the past 10 years. Her services have provided organizations with 5-year strategic plans to meet financial goals. Janelle thrives on identifying capacity-building needs and supporting mission development. She brings a critical eye to the editing process and meticulously ensures projects meet the intended requirements. ​Janelle is committed to supporting racial justice, gender equity, and ethical business practices.
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Janelle has a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Saint Martin's University located in Lacey, WA.
Outside of her professional life, Janelle is an avid equestrian, a sewist, and an ambitious DIYer. It's not uncommon to find her surrounded by her four cats, consumed in a video game.
