Our Staff
LeAnne Chow, Community Outreach Coordinator
LeAnne joined Page Ahead in 2003 after working with the Washington Reading Corps, first as a reading tutor, and then by helping to coordinate the Seattle VISTA and AmeriCorps members. She currently works with volunteers and community groups to promote children's literacy through special events, book drives and reading events. LeAnne holds a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry from Linfield College in Oregon.
Jacki Crowther, Book Program Manager
Jacki has been coordinating programs at Page Ahead for ten years. She has extensive experience working with volunteers, program sites, parents, and children. Jacki holds a Master's in Education and is a former classroom teacher.
Susan Dibble, Executive Director
Susan Dibble joins Page Ahead with more than 10 years experience in non-profit management and development. Susan comes to PA from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) where most recently she directed the King County Chapter researching causes and cures for neuromuscular diseases. Susan holds a Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Calgary in Alberta and is originally from Eastern Washington. One of her favorite reads is Set this House in Order by Seattle author, Matt Ruff.
Shana Faulkner, Family Involvement Program Manager
Prior to taking on the position of Family Involvement Program Manager, Shana served as a one-year VISTA intern, providing direction to the other ten VISTA/AmeriCorps members in four locations throughout the State. Before joining Page Ahead, Shana participated with both the PeaceCorps and the AmeriCorps programs. She holds a Bachelor’s in Literature from Claremont McKenna College and has taught preschool as well as high school English.
Jason Hennessy, Development Associate
Before joining Page Ahead in September 2005, Jason worked at Bates Technical College for two years in development and educational management. He has experience managing grants, pursuing new funding opportunities, developing relationships with donors, and curriculum and program design. Jason has a Bachelor’s in Religion from the University of Puget Sound.
Victoria Hodge, Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Victoria joined Page Ahead in 2002 and coordinates all financial administration. Victoria is currently enrolled at the University of Washington as a part-time student and has over thirteen years of accounting experience, many of those in non-profit organizations.
Susan Waller, Development Coordinator
Susan has more than ten years experience in development and non-profit management. She is skilled in planning, implementing, managing and evaluating new development programs. Before joining Page Ahead in January 2004, Susan served as Director of Development and Marketing for Eastside Literacy. Susan has organized giving campaigns for several arts and health organizations and has extensive experience speaking about literacy to the public.
Partnering with the Washington Reading Corps
Page Ahead also partners with the Washington Reading Corps to host several full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA members who are responsible for the Family Involvement and Community Partnership Programs.