Our Leadership
Kids’ Chance of Washington is governed by a group of volunteer directors from a wide variety of organizations throughout the workers compensation industry. Within the organization, various committees exist to raise funds and awareness and to administer scholarships.
Board of Directors
Mandi Horton
MS, BS, BA, CSP, CHST, WW
Director of Safety / AGC Of Washington | The Construction Association
KCWA Board President
As a safety professional in a high hazard industry, I have seen many devastating accidents. My work with Kids’ Chance helps me give back and feel like I am making a difference for those that need us.
Michelle M. Jensen
President & Founder / Eastside Vocational Services, Inc.
KCWA Vice President
With over 25 years of experience in Washington State’s Workers’ Compensation industry, I can confidently say that Kids’ Chance is an organization that is truly making a significant impact. As a board member, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative effects that Kids’ Chance has on the lives of children whose parents have suffered serious injuries or fatalities due to work-related accidents. Kids’ Chance is not just a charity; it serves as a critical lifeline for these vulnerable children, providing scholarships, educational opportunities, and vital support that might otherwise remain out of reach. Being part of this organization allows me to deepen my commitment to a cause that resonates with my values and provides essential support to families in our home state of Washington. I urge everyone to explore the mission of Kids’ Chance and consider how you might contribute to this worthy endeavor. Together, we can create positive change and uplift those in need.
Kris Tefft
Treasurer
Liz Evans
Director of Client Development & Service / Approach Management Services
KCWA Fundraising Chair & Student Outreach Chair
Kids Chance is personal to me because I have seen how quickly a family’s world can change and how uncertain the future can feel for their kids. Being part of giving those students a path forward is something that stays with me. Every scholarship is proof that, even in the hardest moments, our community shows up and helps change what is possible for them.
Katherine Mason
Scholarship Chair
Board Members
Marne J. Horstman
Justin Thayer
Jessica Gallardo
Heather Kurtenbach
Executive Secretary / Washington State Building and Construction Trades
KCWA Board Member