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What To Do In Seattle January 23, 2018

Living Life to the Fullest When Moving to Seattle

Seattle is a wonderful place to visit, but living in Seattle has both pros and cons as you would find with any city in the…

Lucy Berliner, MSW
Director, Harborview Center for SATS. Served in various capacities on previous Archdiocesan Committees and Review Boards.

Joan Cole Duffell
Executive Director, Committee for Children. This Seattle-based, international nonprofit organization conducts research and develops programs for children, personal safety, youth violence and bullying.

Deacon Michael Riggio
Deacon, St. Leo Church, Tacoma and Adjunct Faculty, Seattle University Law School. Michael is also a former deputy Pierce County prosecutor in the Special Assault Unit.

Mary Ellen Stone, MS
Executive Director, King County SARC. Providing education and advocacy toward the elimination of secual assault, KCSARC is the largest victim's service organization in Washington.

Fr. Michael Tyrrell, S.J.
Socius and Province Treasurer, Society of Jesus - Oregon Province. Served as member of Archdiocese of Seattle Case Review Board.

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