A PNW native and third generation Islander, Tami first fell into nonprofit work as a teenager volunteering at a Humane Society summer camp. Inspired by working with kids, Tami developed a passion for volunteer work that stuck. From teaching creative dramatics at The Boys & Girls Club to becoming a Big Sister through Big Brother/Big Sisters (she and her “little sister” have been together for 23 years now), nonprofit work has fostered her passion for respecting and listening to kids. Tami serves as DOVE’s Board President, works as a Parent Educator at Vashon Maury Cooperative Preschool, and co-hosts the comedy podcast The BROADcast with the Famous Filson Sisters. She loves playing board games with her teenagers and husband and living in the woods on Vashon. 

Reach out at bdirectors@vashondoveproject.org or catch her on Instagram at @VashonTeacherTami!

Jennifer Potter is a 20-year resident of Vashon Island, mother of two teenagers, and performer in support of fundraising activities for multiple island organizations. She has worked in the legal profession for 30 years and is well aware of the inequities of marginalized persons.

Jennifer has been active on other island non-profit boards and is grateful for the opportunity to serve her community through the DOVE Project Board of Directors.

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Kylie Jack (she/her) designs interfaces for computer software. She composes music, writes fiction, and enjoys sailing. She’s passionate about transgender rights and advocacy and wants to create impact at the intersection of those issues with domestic violence prevention. 

Bio coming soon!

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Bio coming soon!

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Cate (Pronouns: She/Her) brings her passion for collaboration to both her personal and professional lives. When not creating strategic partnerships that merge the expertise and resources of non-profits, corporations and governments as Founder of &co, she can be found treading the boards alongside other creative souls as an actress with a number of Vashon Island theatre companies. British by birth, Islander by choice Cate is honored to be a part of The DOVE Project and help scale and sustain this important work.

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​Justine is an islander at heart, but only recently moved here six years ago. She is mother to an artist and VISD student, and partner to a Vashon author. Her life on the island is not at all what her younger self envisioned for life, and she loves that the unexpected has turned out so well. She feels lucky for the peace and happiness that she enjoys, and has joined the board to do what she can to help others build that for themselves. Justine is enthusiastic about DOVE's youth programs and teaching our kids how to manage their own happiness and defend their boundaries. She believes in the fundamental interconnectedness of all things, and the profound importance of community.

Daniel (he/his) is an island artist, activist, and educator. In his day job, Daniel is a university-level course designer and curriculum writer. He frequently volunteers for island organizations, including the Vashon Island School District, various drama organizations, and the local equine rescue facility of Emerald City Pet Rescue. Daniel lives with his wife Laura and son Phineas on the island, and is grateful and honored to work with The DOVE Project. 

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Growing up immersed in the rebellious spirit of punk rock, Erin (She/They) gained invaluable insights into the need for community action and the essential support for those facing adversity. Beyond the board, finds joy in family life, artistic exploration, and live music. An advocate for personal growth and challenging bias, they infuse the punk ethos into their community engagement, contributing wholeheartedly to uplift survivors on their journey to healing.

​LAYLA TANNER is proud to join the Board of Directors at the DOVE Project. Having grown up in the Seattle area, Layla has lived on Vashon for the last five years, and she has taught in Vashon Island School District for the last four years, serving at Chautauqua Elementary. As an educator and advocate for young people, Layla feels that students' physical and emotional safety are paramount and supports the DOVE project's programs to teach about consent and healthy relationship habits for teens in the district. When Layla volunteered with the Share Hope Gala in the fall of last year, she was intrigued by the work that DOVE has done in the community since its inception and knew that she needed to be more involved with the organization. When Layla is not teaching or working with DOVE, Layla is hanging out with her family, has her nose in a book, or is working toward her yoga-teaching certification.