Watch parties are encouraged! Have your friends, family, and coworkers join in on the transformative power of employment and the power of people with disabilities have on our communities and lives. Champions of Inclusion goes live in:
Champions of Inclusion is AtWork!’s premier fundraising event honoring the achievements of people with disabilities served by our organization, as well as the “Inclusion Champions’ who have demonstrated a commitment to creating life-changing opportunities and experiences for people with disabilities. In honor of our event’s 15th anniversary year, we’re honoring a champion from each of our counties of service; King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties.
This year, we’re offering the exclusive opportunity to join the Randall Club Circle at our event. Complete with membership to the Randall Club, exclusive invitations to Randall Club events throughout the year, and group sponsor recognition in all event communications. Join us in the circle, the Randall Club circle.
NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy.
AtWork! is honored to welcome back for the second year in a row, David Silverman! David is a benefit auctioneer with more than 10 years of experience. David has worked with organizations ranging from the Humane Society Tux and Tails Gala, Swedish Hospital, and Susan G. Komen to Seattle County Day School and many others. With a background in stand-up comedy and theater, David brings theatrical energy and wealth of entertainment experience to all his events.
Becky joined the AtWork! Board of Directors in 2016 after retiring from The Seattle Time in the same year, ending a 37-year journalism career. She lives in Bellevue with her husband and daughter Paige, who has significant intellectual and developmental disabilities, and works! Becky also serves on the Arc of King County board.
Prior to AtWork!, Alicia held several leadership positions in corporate banking, education, business, and the nonprofit sector in Silicon Valley. Having moved to Greater Seattle in 2014, she is now one of only a few women of color in corporate philanthropy. She currently serves on the City of Edmonds Planning Board, as well as the Vice-Chair of the Snohomish County / Paine Field Airport Commission.
Wally is a recognized leader in the field of Supported Employment with over 19 years of experience working with people with disabilities. He is known as a strong collaborator and colleague among employment providers. Wally has an extensive background in executing employment strategies for a diverse population. Wally also currently serves as President of Washington State APSE.
Chris Brandt has been CEO of AtWork! since August of 2006. She led the transformation of AtWork! from reliance on service models that segregated and isolate people with disabilities, to a nationally recognized leader in integrated community employment and inclusion. She is known as a champion for the equity and inclusion of all people with disabilities in our workforce and society.