About Bush
Board of Trustees
Mission Minded Leadership
The Board of Trustees serves as the steward of The Bush School’s mission and long-term well-being. Trustees are responsible for advancing the school’s purpose and ensuring that Bush remains a vibrant, mission-driven institution for generations to come. In all of its work, the Board keeps the mission as the foundation for major decisions, offering time, effort, knowledge, and judgment in support of the school’s continued growth and success. Through their service, Trustees contribute to the advancement of the school, deepen their engagement with the Bush community, and have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
The Board of Trustees is a volunteer governing body with four principal responsibilities:
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Organizing and managing itself so as to fulfill its duties to the school.
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Planning for the future, establishing policy, and assessing the school’s performance
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Overseeing the school's financial condition and physical plant.
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Selecting and working cooperatively with the head of school.
It's heartening that Bush's core mission has remained consistent for over 100 years. We teach students to think critically, act deliberately, and lead with purpose. As we look to the future, I'm excited that we've just established an ambitious but achievable Strategic Plan that reflects the aspirations of our community, at the same time as we are transforming our physical campus in a way that maintains the inclusivity and camaraderie that are essential to Bush. I have a ton of confidence in our Head of School, Sarah Smith, and our collective team to keep pushing towards this vision while embracing the opportunities ahead.
- President of the Board of Trustees Quentin Streets
- President of the Board of Trustees Quentin Streets
Spotlight: Get to Know our Board Members
2026-2027 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Executive Committee
List of 4 members.
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Quentin Streets
President -
Julie Okerstrom
Vice President -
Amy Fernandes
Treasurer; Co-Chair, Finance Committee -
Steve Banks Jr
Secretary; Chair, Self-Study Task Force
BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE
List of 18 members.
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Emily Alhadeff
Chair, Governance Committee -
Loren Alhadeff
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Maneesh Batra
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Craige Blackmore
Chair, Methow Campus Task Force -
Wesley Burns
Co-Chair, Finance Committee; Chair, Investment Committee -
Ann Felton
Co-Chair, Development Committee -
Irene Fisher
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Jessica Rosen
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Nicole Lacasse
Chair, CEI Committee -
Karim Lessard
Chair, Infrastructure & Technology Committee -
Mamie Marcuss
Co-Chair, Development Committee -
Aaron Ostrovsky
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Kushal Saha
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Jeffrey Shiu
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Ed Taylor
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Mina Velamoor
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Brian Watkins
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Judi Yates
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
List of 2 members.
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Sarah Smith
Head of School -
Joanna Smith
Families Association President
The Bush School is an independent day school located in Seattle, WA enrolling 775 students in grades K–12. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities
3400 East Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98112 (206) 322-7978
The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admissions, or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment on the basis of age or marital status