kol medina

city council member

About

I understand nonprofits from all angles: I studied nonprofit management, philosophy, and law in college; I've volunteered at numerous nonprofits; I've served on numerous nonprofit Boards and in all officer positions; I've created and obtained tax exemption for dozens of nonprofit clients; I've studied fundraising and personally implemented a very successful broad-based fundraising program for a nonprofit; I've studied nonprofit management and have years of experience managing a nonprofit.

Country

united states

City

walla walla

Industry

government administration

Skill

grant writing, volunteer management, philanthropy, board development, public speaking, strategic planning, program development, grants, event planning, community development, training, public relations, community organizing, editing, resource development, fundraising, research, strategic partnerships, nonprofit consulting

Experience

director

national association of environmental law societies

2001-1 - 2010-1 · 9 yrs 1 mo

associate attorney

foster pepper pllc

2001-6 - 2004-1 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Associate attorney providing land use, environmental, and nonprofit services.

deputy mayor

city of bainbridge island

2016-7 - 2016-12 · 6 mos

executive director

west sound wildlife shelter

2004-6 - 2012-8 · 8 yrs 3 mos

Wildlife hospital and education center.

president and chief executive officer

kitsap community foundation

2012-9 - Present · 14 yrs 1 mo

Responsible for all day-to-day activities at the Foundation and for achieving the Foundation's long-term vision.

city council member

city of bainbridge island

2016-1 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

I am one of two elected representatives of Bainbridge Island's North Ward.

attorney and owner

nonprofit law group

2004-6 - Present · 22 yrs 4 mos

My law firm provides legal and consulting services to nonprofit organizations and their Boards.

mayor

city of bainbridge island

2018-1 - 2019-12 · 2 yrs

As Mayor of Bainbridge Island, I am the Chair of the City Council, the main liaison with our City Manager, and the face of the City for ceremonial purposes.