Board President

Kirsten has been a home owner for several decades on Whidbey Island and has a background as an attorney focusing on human services in Seattle. She is passionate about creating solutions for the Whidbey Island community, and is an active board member with extensive training in Community Land Trusts through the Grounded Solutions Network.

Secretary/Treasurer

David has a deep affinity for Whidbey Island where he has been a longtime home owner. Some of his fondest moments are playing with his four kids on Whidbey’s beaches. David brings over two decades of commercial real estate experience both nationally and internationally as a principal of the firm Meriwether Advisors.

Board Member

With a background in strategic marketing and design, Lawrence Dietrich joined the Home on Whidbey board of directors in July 2024. Dietrich moved to Whidbey Island to be closer to family and to experience the beautiful Pacific Northwest environment. Outside of Home on Whidbey, he can be found enjoying the local beaches and the local art scene.

Board Member

Sarah has been a member of the Whidbey Island community since she was little when her family moved from Southern California. Sarah is a local realtor on the island, and has experience serving on the board of Friends of Friends Medical Support and she volunteers at the Freeland Cat Cottage. Through her work and lived experience, she knows intimately the real need for affordable homes for Whidbey Islanders.

Advisor

Madrona Community Development SPC

Paul is a community development specialist that was one of the founding members and first Executive Director of Kulshan Community Land Trust in Bellingham, WA. From his experience establishing Kulshan to be a premier CLT’s in the state, to his on-going efforts develop the capacity of Community Land Trusts around the region, Paul’s expertise on affordable home solutions is a real asset for Home On Whidbey.

Membership & Communications Coordinator

Kathryn and her husband moved to Whidbey Island from Alaska in 2015. Kathryn joined Home on Whidbey in February 2024. As the membership and communications coordinator, her role supports the organization’s outreach Island-wide. Kathryn’s work will entail member relations, program support & development, and informational outreach for the organization.

Kathryn brings over 20 years of nonprofit management experience as well as her education background of photography, graphic design, and a master’s in public administration to her position. She has served in leadership roles for libraries, museums, salmon recovery, and conservation.