New Futures staff is dedicated to improving the lives of the children and families we serve. Not all organizations have great programs and great management. New Futures is proud to say we excel on both.

88% of staff is bilingual and throughout our four sites, our large and diverse direct services staff speaks more than 5 languages. Many are immigrants, and 19% were formerly served by New Futures. 34% of staff lives in South King County.

Click on a staff member’s name to email them. Leadership team members can be reached by phone at our main office at 206.248.9647.

Leadership Team

Karma Kreizenbeck, Executive Director (bio)
Kendra Han, LICSW, Programs Director (bio)
Heidi Schillinger, MSW, ReachOut Director (bio)
Susana Schuarzberg, MPA, Finance Director (bio)
Laura Silverstein, MSW, Associate Director (bio)
Maureen Emerson Feit, PhD, Development Director (bio)

Site Staff

Arbor Heights

Lupe Benitez - Family Advocate
Valerie Cohen - Academic Coordinator
Elsie Gutierrez - Youth Program Coordinator/Community Developer
Josh Sadow-Hasenberg - Site Manager
Ellie Taylor - Assistant Site Manager

The Heights at Burien

(formerly Vintage Park)
Raquel Campos - Family Advocate
Mike Gervais - Academic Coordinator
Aimee Khuu - Academic Coordinator
Lucia Lopez - Family Advocate
Lucia Martinez - Family Advocate
Carmen O’Brien - Early Childhood Coordinator
Steven Ono - Youth Program Coordinator
Norma Ortiz - Community Developer
Veronica Solis - Family Advocate
Now Hiring - Site Manager

Windsor Heights

Karina Derksen-Schrock - Site Manager/Community Developer
Virginia Herrera-Páramo - Family Advocate
Mia Kuartei - Youth Program Coordinator
Mark Olson - Academic Coordinator

Woodridge Park

Carmen Gonzalez - Family Advocate
Katie Mason - Youth Program Coordinator
Josh Sadow-Hasenberg - Site Manager
Now Hiring - Academic Coordinator

Admin Staff

Leanne Hofford - Foundations and Communications Officer
Gabriela Sawrey - Office Manager
Erick Salazar - Technology Coordinator
Andrea Smith - Development Associate
Marissa Tanimura - ReachOut Trainer and Consultant

For more information about our four sites, visit our Sites page.

Family Testimonial

“New Futures staff have patience and time. I am never ashamed to come and ask for help. On the contrary, I feel proud of making my life better for my family and my children. New Futures has respect for all people. “