Meet Our Staff: Administrative
Gretchen Coker
Director of Human Resources
Gretchen Coker was born and raised in the Puget Sound area. She graduated from Chapman University with an M.S. in Human Resources Management and worked for Starbucks prior to joining SightLife.
Gretchen is a big fan of Seattle's Sounders professional soccer team and of the University of Washington's Husky football team. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, Mark.
Cathy Pelzel
Executive Assistant
Cathy Pelzel is a Puget Sound area local, having grown up in Auburn, Washington. She graduated from North Seattle Community College with a degree in Office Management and Administrative Assistance. She is also a Certified Professional Secretary.
Cathy likes to hike, bike, read, and travel. Thanks to the effects of donation in a relative's life, Cathy has also been a public speaker promoting organ donation and transplantation for the Northwest Kidney Foundation.
Deborah Gholson
Office Coordinator
Deborah Gholson grew up in Hermosa Beach, California, and received a degree in Human Services from Western Washington University. Prior to joining the Northwest Lions Foundation, she worked as an office coordinator for Dawn Food Products Manufacturing & Distribution. She also has experience as a program manager for a nonprofit that served children and senior citizens.
Outside of work, Deborah enjoys gardening and other creative activities like graphic design, photography, and art projects. She has three grown children and two grandchildren.
