Board of Trustees

Christina Brinker is the parent of an alum and served two years as the HRS Family Association Chair. Christina was an active member of the capital campaign leadership cabinet, and chaired the community phase of the campaign. She previously served on the board of trustees at the Bush School and as president of the Bush School Families Association.

Alice has over 25 years of experience in front and behind the camera and is an experienced team leader. Alice co-founded and is currently co-running a boutique production company Ikeda/Vanderburg Productions (IVP) specializing in story driven narratives for both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Alice has brought all these skills to play in various board roles – including serving as the immediate past board president for the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras, helping to bring one of the country’s largest youth orchestra programs to a new level of sustainability.

Crystal Lockwood is an Asset Allocation Analyst at Principal Financial Group in Seattle. She has a history of strategically analyzing investment strategies for funds with more than $15 billion in assets. Her work includes researching market trends, staying current on regulatory changes, and evaluating economic indicators. She is adept at analyzing, planning for, and mitigating potential impacts to keep fund performance at optimal levels. Crystal is the parent of two recent graduates of HRS.

Winston has served on the Hamlin Robinson School board since 1989, including two terms as Board President. He is currently the Board Vice President. As Executive Director of the Slingerland Institute, Winston was instrumental in the founding of the school in 1983 and has observed the amazing benefits the school has provided for children and their families over the past 30 years. Winston holds a BA in Mathematics, an MA in Secondary School Administration and a PhD in Higher Education Administration from the University of Iowa. Winston retired in 2006 from his position as Vice-President of City University, preceded by a long career in education, serving as math teacher, high school principal and superintendent. Winston enjoys classical music, travel, reading, hiking and family.

David Brannon-Cirone is a parent of an HRS alumna, and has extensive experience in non-profit board management, academic advising, and volunteer coordination. He most recently served as chair of the Development Advisory Committee at University Child Development School (UCDS), where he established and managed working groups focused on elevating advancement and community engagement efforts. He was a member of the HRS Elevating Our Impact capital campaign cabinet cultivating donors and generating community participation and previously served on the HRS development advisory committee.

Shad Bris is a current parent of two students at HRS, one in the lower school and one in the middle school.  He serves on the HRS Finance Committee and is committed to bringing DEIB to the forefront. Shad is a U.S. Bank Vice President, leading the Seattle/Portland Deposit & Payments Commercial Real Estate Department. He’s an experienced leader with a proven track record over two decades of business banking sales. He has a passion for empowering and developing others. His personal purpose statement is: “To add value and positive influence to every interaction with family, friends, clients and colleagues.”

Elaine Christensen is a mission-driven and student-focused educational leader with nearly 30 years of experience in independent schools. Since 2020, Elaine has served as Head of School at Open Window School. From 1999 to 2020, she was a key leader at Lakeside School, serving as Director of Middle School and Director of Professional Development. At Lakeside, she led initiatives such as creating affinity and alliance groups, establishing a Maker Space facility and programming, and leading a comprehensive Curriculum Review. Elaine holds a M.Ed in Private School Leadership from Columbia University, a M.A. in English Literature from Middlebury College, and a B.A. in English from Northwestern University. 

Asha is a current HRS parent and an enrollment management specialist with over 14 years of experience in education, athletics, and community engagement. She has served countless students through her work in developing student programs and enrollment management. She is currently serving in her third year as Director of Enrollment Management at Seattle Girls' School.

Jimmy Hung is a Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, managing juvenile court cases and collaborating with courts and the community on juvenile justice issues. He has 25 years of experience in prosecuting felony cases and is actively involved in promoting race equity and social justice. Jimmy has served on several advisory boards, including the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice and the American Bar Association Juvenile Justice Task Force. He is actively involved in the community through his service on the boards of CHOOSE 180, MUST, and BELONG Partners. Jimmy holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington School of Law and a Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of Washington. 

Sarah Pan is the current parent to a Level 3 student at HRS. She is Senior Director of Finance at Microsoft and has held various leadership positions over the past 17 years, including CFO of Microsoft Business Operations and CFO of Microsoft China. Sarah serves on the HRS Finance Committee and she is passionate about using technology as a platform to enable every child to reach their full potential.  

Alan has been on the board of Hamlin Robinson School since its inception in 1983. Alan has been involved in two-way radio and wireless communication systems his entire life and for the past 30 years, he has owned or managed companies involved in installing and maintaining communication systems. Alan holds a BS from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Pacific Lutheran University. Outside of work, Alan’s interests include hiking, boating, scuba diving, computers, music, wine, scotch whisky, travelling, geology, wildlife and pets. He is a member of the Tacoma Yacht Club, The Point Defiance Zoo Society, The Washington State Historical Society and the Tacoma Glass Museum.

Asa Tate is the parent of an HRS Middle School student and serves as Chief Development Officer for Wellspring Family Services. She has 27 years of results-driven, ethical fundraising and leadership experience. Asa is passionate about advancing social justice by addressing systemic inequities. Asa is actively involved in the community by serving on the Board of Leave10.org and the Advisory Board of the University of Washington Certificate in Non-profit Management. Asa is a past President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Advancement Northwest Chapter and an alumnus of Leadership Tomorrow Seattle.

Meade Thayer has almost 50 years of experience in service to independent schools as a trustee, administrator, teacher, and consultant. He recently retired as an independent school consultant focused on governance, admissions, and financial aid assessments. Meade previously served as Executive Director of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (1998-2014), Director of Financial Aid Services with the National Association of Independent Schools (1989-1998), and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Friends’ Central School (PA) (1979-1989). In addition to his role as Trustee at HRS, he currently serves on the board of his alma mater, St. George’s School (RI), and volunteers his time with The Clothesline at the West Seattle Food Bank. 

Sam Uzwack brings a wealth of experience as an educator and a leader. Since 2023, he has served as the Head of School at Eastside Preparatory School. Prior to assuming this role, he served in various leadership positions at Eastside Prep, including Head of Middle School and Associate Head of School for Middle School & Student Support Services. In addition to his administrative experience, Sam also taught at The Northwest School in Seattle and Noorvik Aqqaluk High/Junior High School in Alaska, and has served on the Board of Trustees at The Little School. He holds a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Washington and a B.A. in History from James Madison University.  

As the Chief Medical Officer for Kinwell Medical Group, Dr. Mia Wise is responsible for the clinical program, care management, and population health strategies as well as strategic partnerships across the network and business operations. She has more than 15 years' experience as a physician, medical director, and medical officer.

Ozy has over a decade of executive leadership experience in nonprofit healthcare and has supported a variety of services, including primary care, pediatrics, and surgical specialties. She is a hands-on leader driving the deployment of progressive programs and services throughout the Seattle area. Ozy is currently the Vice President of Operations at the 47^th Avenue Foundation. Her desire to serve our community and foster development opportunities for children with dyslexia motivated her to become a board member.

Stacy Turner has served as Head of School at HRS since 2018 and has served on the school’s senior leadership team since 2009. With over 24 years of experience in the field of education with a focus on dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, he works to build and enhance programs that meet the educational needs of students who struggle with reading, writing, math, and oral language. He has been a member of the International Dyslexia Association since 1994 and has served as WABIDA Board President, Treasurer, and Secretary. He has also served on the Branch Council Executive Committee as the Western Region Representative, mentoring seven IDA branch presidents. He has a strong commitment to IDA and effective structured literacy instruction for all students. Stacy’s background in education, commitment to the mission of the school, experience on various not-for-profit boards, and dedication to the students and families of Hamlin Robinson School, ensure the continued success of the school and its legacy.