"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
Motivated by their own personal experiences of struggling to balance careers, starting new businesses and raising young children and seeing so many other working parents particularly talented mothers face similar challenges, The Inc.'s Board is taking action to create an innovative and supportive model where parents can work while their young children learn and play nearby all under one roof.
Board of Directors
Marnee Chua, Visionary + Co-Founder
Marnee is The Inc.'s (formerly Women's Business Incubator) Visionary + Co-Founder, Executive Director of Clarion West Writers Workshop, Co-Founder + President of Works Progress, wife and mom of two boys. She is a professional fundraiser by training and experience and has worked with non-profit organizations, educational institutions and start-up boards.
Leo Lam, Ph.D., Treasurer and Founding Board Member
Leo is a scientist, fashion photographer, Angel investor, serial entrepreneur and the current CEO of Lawrence & Scott, one of the oldest luxury interior design brands in Seattle. He was a faculty in Electrical Engineering at UW and frequently guest lectures at the Foster School of Business. He mentors many founders, and is a proud investor in two successful women-led companies in Seattle.
Stephanie Rogan, J.D., Executive Director
Stephanie is a licensed attorney, wife and mom of two who also has a background in Recruiting and Human Resources. Stephanie has contributed to The Inc. by assisting with legal research, contract review, networking and pitching in the 2017 SVP Fast Pitch competition where she helped The Inc. earn a semifinalist finish.
Advisory Board
Kate Holmes Thompson, Board Member
Kate is a leadership and career coach, working with people to get what they want in their lives. She's particularly passionate about coaching parents to create time for themselves, work, relationships, families, and their ambitions. Prior to becoming a coach, Kate was a nonprofit consultant and led marketing teams in the food and beverage industry.
Eva Monsen, Founding Board Member + Tech Professional
Eva is a data engineering consultant, business owner, wife, mom of two and an important bridge between WBI and the Tech community. After coming close to burning out of the Tech industry, she pivoted and started her consulting business, Sunrise Data. This transformative career shift allowed her to continue to do the work she loves while also remaining flexible for her family.
Ela Compton, Inc. Member + Brand New Idea LLC
Ela's speciality and passion is creating authentic brands for private and public entities - large and small. User interaction and audience perspective drive her work for any brand. Ela gives form to an idea and help brands stand out across all media (digital, print, ambient etc.). She is also a mom and wife, an avid yoga and meditation practitioner, serial entrepreneur and artist.
Brooke Smith O'Connor, Inc. Member + Design Professional
Brooke specializes in design for brochures, magazines, sales literature and annual reports. She partners with researchers, engineers, and UX to deliver on a full suite of branding and communication needs. Her clients receive the foundational brand tools that propel their business forward to see results and realize their business goals.