Board of Directors
What does the BAAY Board do?
Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization that offers quality instruction in theater, choir, dance, music, and visual arts to youth ages 5-17. BAAY’s Board of Directors are a group of individuals with a passion for enriching the lives of children through the exploration of the arts. BAAY programs create community, and teach children confidence, character, and creativity.
Board members are volunteer ambassadors and supporters of BAAY, and contribute what they can in donations and/or service. Board members attend monthly board meetings, participate in at least one committee, and attend some BAAY events. At board meetings, the group discusses how BAAY is doing, what staff and the board committees have been up to, and set goals to further the organization’s mission.
Join the Board!
Is BAAY Board service for you?
Do you care about improving our community, and perhaps making some friends along the way? Wondering if you’d be a good fit? Click here to see a short list of traits of a good Board member as defined by Boardsource, one of which is a willingness to ask naive questions, among others that may surprise you.
Questions about BAAY Board service? Email jointheboard@baay.org and we’d love to share more.
Current Board Members
Denisa Anderson
Bellingham Public Schools, Retired
Erin Kennedy
NextHome NW Living, Real Estate Broker
Jennifer Long
Community Member
Jody Proctor
12th Street Shoes, Owner
Latisha Guthrie
Community Member
Lynda Purdie
YMCA, Human Resources Director
Marcus Parkins
Mills Electric
Sandra Andress
WWU
Sophia Ferrel
Feral Paint Co, Owner
BOARD OFFICERS
President: Lynda Purdie
Vice President: Denisa Anderson
Secretary: Latisha Guthrie
Treasurer: Erin Kennedy