Hopelink
Liz Waesche began their work experience in 2005 as an Office Employee at Magnum Self-Storage, where they handled accounts payable and receivable, provided customer service, and organized office paperwork. In 2011, they served as an AmeriCorps Volunteer at the University of Wyoming, coordinating a peer education group and recruiting and training new members. Liz then worked as an AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 501 Commons from 2012 to 2013. In 2013, they became the PNA Village AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator at Phinney Neighborhood Association until 2014. Since 2014, they have been serving as the Volunteer Services and Community Engagement Manager at Hopelink.
Liz Waesche earned their Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English and Psychology, from the University of Wyoming. Liz attended the university from 2007 to 2012.
Hopelink
Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good.Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs –including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training and five food banks. The agency’s service centers, housing and transportation programs help more than 60,000 people every year.