Wider Horizons is led by an 11-member Board of Directors and an Executive Director. An active and involved membership serves on task forces and committees and generates and carries out specific program activities.

Executive Director – Denise Klein

A resident of Seattle for over four decades, Denise Klein is known for her blend of visionary leadership and ability to generate practical solutions to complex human and organizational problems. Denise’s professional experience includes:

Board Members

Nancy Hooyman, PhD

President

Active WH member; gerontologist; Professor and Dean Emeritus, School of Social Work, UW

Term 2 (of 2); Elected 2021, ends 2026

Audrey Hansen

Vice President

Active WH member; administrator; retired from Seattle Public Utilities

Term 1 (of 2); Elected 2023, ends 2028

Denise Lishner, MSW

Secretary

Active WH member, medical researcher, retired from UW

Term 2 (of 2) Elected 2020, ends 2025

Jeanne Marie Thomas, MSW

Treasurer

Active WH member; aging specialist; former Executive Director of NEST Village

Term 2 (of 2); elected 2021; ends 2026

Susan Adler

Director

Active WH member; retired Nonprofit Executive Director

Term 2 (of 2); Elected 2020,; Ends 2025

Joe Garcia

Director

Active WH member; retired public administrator, City of Seattle

Term 1 (of 2); Elected 2024; Ends 2029

Barbara Oswald

Director

Active WH member; non-profit ED; college administrator, disability activist, artist

Term 1 (of 2) Elected 2023; Ends 2028

Valerie Costa

Director

WH member; non-profit management consultant

Term 1 (of 2); Elected 2024; Ends 2029

John Rochford

Director

Active WH member; specialist in aging & transportation; retired as administrator for King County Metro

Term 2 (of 2); Elected 2021; Ends 2026

Nancy Robb, MPA

Director

Active WH member; administrator, retired from Seattle City Light

Term 2 (of 2); Elected 2020, ends 2025

Debbie Ward

Director

Active WH member; 45-year career working with engineers and scientists; currently coach to non-profit leaders and facilitator of “Next Steps” workshops

Term 1 (of 2); Elected 2024, ends 2029