Meet Our Staff
Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing
Bonnie Heather
Director of Human Resources and Office Administration
A native of Long Island, New York, Bonnie joined the Foundation in late August of 2002. Her ready smile and calm disposition have made her a welcome addition to the staff. Behind all that serenity apparently lurks a well-developed sense of adventure. Prior to joining the Foundation, Bonnie spent two years on a 32-foot sailboat in Central America. She was also a wedding coordinator for three years and is a graduate of the Massage School of Santa Monica.
She received her Professional in Human Resources certification through the Society for Human Resources Management. Today she is a student of Northwest University working towards a Bachelors Degree in Business Management.
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.