FOLKpark Steering Committee

Marianna Archey Community Member

Marianna enjoys replacing the battleground of conflict with the sanctuary of active discussion. She is currently using this collaborative mentality to blur the lines between both our current and future generations in order to preserve and enhance lower Kinnear Park's recreational, health, environmental and transportation benefits for lifetimes to come.

The most beautiful place Marianna has ever seen: Standing on the deck of a ferry heading to Galliano Island at nightfall.

Deborah Frausto Steering Committee Chair

A "big picture" visionary by nature, Deborah has more than two decades of experience facilitating both short-term projects and long-term goals for various commercial real estate clients. She is applying her skills and experience to guide the vision of FOLKpark's Steering Committee.

The most beautiful place Deborah has ever seen: Driving along the coastline of Big Sur.

Don Harper Queen Anne Community Council Parks Committee Chair

Don has taken his passion for music and turned it into electricity. Literally. As a self-employed electrician for the past 26 years, he has continued to serve his community by channeling a more personal electricity into public meetings, especially those involving lower Kinnear Park.

What event would Don wants to see most: A space shuttle launch.

Alan Hart Design Resource

Alan is an architect who enjoys creating relationships between things that at first glance do not appear to be connected. He brings this creative approach to FOLKpark by defining and promoting the relationship between lower Kinnear Park and the greater Seattle community.

How lucky Alan feels on a scale of 1-10: 8

Kay Knapton Fundraising Manager

Kay, a resident of Queen Anne since 1976, has a strong business portfolio highlighting her ability to harness millions of dollars for Seattle-area non-profits. She is now bringing her economic prowess to FOLKpark as Fundraising Manager.

Favorite fashion trend Kay followed that was cool then but now looks ridiculous: Rayon pant suits in the mid-70's that looked like pajamas. Should be kept at home...not on the streets!

Matt Mulder Governmental Relations Communicator

Matt, a Queen Anne resident for the past three years, has built his career as a family physician both locally and abroad. He will be bringing both his admiration for tropical parks and his experience wheeling and dealing with government organizations to FOLKpark as Governmental Relations Communicator.

Favorite song: Come Together - The Beatles