A small staff with big hearts.
Meet our incredible team of talented and dedicated individuals who make what we do possible.
Kristi Birkeland
President/CEO
A longtime United Way donor and advocate, Kristi is beyond thrilled to be leading our small but mighty team. Want to know how you can partner with us to build a stronger community? Kristi’s your gal. She’ll help you do good in Whatcom County and feel good knowing you’ve made a difference.
You can reach Kristi at 360.733.8670 ext. 5
Patricia Boyce
Director of Development & Community Impact
When it comes to community impact, Patty is the queen. Whether she’s leading our fundraising efforts, managing grant processes, or working with volunteers, she’s always looking for ways to maximize donations and results.
You can reach Patty at 360.733.8670 ext. 3
Mike Weinstein
Senior Staff Assistant | Office Manager
He seems like a mild-mannered assistant, but he’s really a superhero in disguise. Need help? Mike has a quick solution for just about anything. And a quick smile to go with it. He keeps our office and team running smoothly.
You can reach Mike at 360.733.8670 ext. 1
Denise Kilcline
Development & Program Manager
Love Living United? So does Denise! Enthusiastic and efficient, she makes sure workplace campaigns are as easy, fun, and effective as humanly possible. She also runs Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Whatcom County. Win-win!
You can reach Denise at 360.733.8670 ext. 6
Open position
Development & Communications Manager
Are you a fantastic communicator with tons of ideas and the passion to make them happen? Do you love social media, events and public speaking? Does finding new revenue streams to do good in our community sound like fun?
Visit our Careers page for more information on this great opportunity.