Amy Buckler is the Assistant City Manager of Centralia. She is passionate about public service and ensuring that all people in our community have access to economic opportunity. Amy brings experience in visioning and strategic planning, housing, economic development and regional collaboration.

Tiffany Scroggs serves as a Program Director at the Thurston Economic Development Council, a position she’s held since 2012.  Prior to that, Tiffany provided advising services to entrepreneurs and businesses.  Tiffany is a member of the Finance Committee. She brings a background in nonprofit growth strategies, has strong ties to the business community, and is passionate about supporting an inclusive economy.

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Jessica Robinson has been in the banking industry since 2007 and currently holds the position of Branch Manager at Heritage Bank's Olympia Downtown location. With a strong focus on supporting local businesses, nonprofits, and associations, she seeks out opportunities that not only align with the businesses’ strengths but also helps them achieve their overall strategic objectives. As a dedicated community advocate, she brings valuable insight and commitment to her role as a Board Member for Morningside. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, crafting, spending time with her family, and cheering on her three boys at their sporting events.

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Aaron Steele is Principal of Steele Capital Management, a financial planning company.  Aaron has been in the financial services industry since 1994 and worked many years in the commercial banking industry in Olympia before starting his own firm.  Aaron brings a wealth of experience and financial acumen to  Morningside and has previously served as Secretary/Treasurer and Chairman of the Board.

Buqua Pitts has been a resident of Olympia for 18 years and has served as a Hospitality Assistant at the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) for more than three years. During his time with the organization, he has continued to grow professionally and expand his responsibilities. Buqua openly shares that his path to employment was shaped by significant challenges related to his disability, and he credits Morningside’s support as instrumental in helping him achieve meaningful, long‑term employment.

Prior to working with Morningside, Buqua gained experience through positions at Staples and various temporary agencies. Through Morningside’s services, he completed numerous community‑based assessments, job tours, and volunteer opportunities—including at the Senior Center and the Boys & Girls Club—to identify the environments in which he could excel and feel supported.

Buqua is known for his strong family values, positive energy, and dedication to any task he pursues—qualities consistently recognized by those who work with him. Looking ahead, he is focused on continued personal and professional growth and aspires to take on additional responsibilities, both large and small, within the WSAC organization.

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Christina Riley, a proud member of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes, is a seasoned Construction Craft Laborer with over 15 years of industry experience, including roles in concrete, demolition, roadwork, and building construction. She previously served as an apprenticeship coordinator at the Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust and later joined National LECET to support workforce development nationwide. In 2022, she launched Christina Riley Consulting, LLC, focusing on training program development, recruitment, tribal liaison work, and community engagement. Christina balances her work as a business owner with life on a 60-acre farm, raising two children, and volunteering in youth sports, her church, and local education initiatives.

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Jim Raymond is a retired radiation oncologist who formerly worked for RadiantCare here in the South Sound region. He and his wife have resided in the Olympia area for the past 20 years. Their son is neuro-diverse with high functioning autism and he has benefited from the employment assistance provided by Morningside. Jim provides his experience as a community physician, a former business owner and a parent's perspective to the Morningside Board of Directors.

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Katie McMurray is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sensory Tool House, LLC a retail store designed for individuals who are neurodivergent and disabled to explore sensory and adaptive tools. She brings over 20 years of experience as an educator, certified disability management specialist, vocational counselor, disability advocate, and parent of a child with a disability and others who are neurodivergent.  Katie is an award-winning neurodivergent business owner who has proven increasing access to employment and providing a culture of support for all increases productivity, retention, and innovation. Outside of her work you can find Katie enjoying her family and exploring the Salish Sea.

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Melissa Wood proudly brings more than three decades of dedicated service to OlyFed, with most of her career spent in key management roles. As AVP/Digital Services Manager, she blends extensive institutional expertise with a forward‑thinking, strategic mindset that supports the organization’s growth and innovation. Melissa is known for her collaborative leadership style and her deep commitment to fostering inclusivity, empowering teams, and strengthening connections throughout the community.

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