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SBIRT Staff Bios

Meet the SBIRT Staff

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District Staff

The Assistant Manager of Prevention and Intervention and the Healthy Schools Coordinator are based in the district office. They develop best practices, track grant requirements and deadlines, and analyze data to identify trending concerns, program disparities, and needed program support. They also report and distribute relevant anonymous data to schools, families, students, other departments, and funding entities.

Lindsay Bolender, M.Ed (She/her) – Assistant Manager

lnbolender@seattleschools.org

Lindsay Bolender

Lindsay has been working within the King County SBIRT program since its implementation in 2018 and within Seattle Public Schools since 2021. She earned a Master in Education Policy from the University of Washington in 2021. Prior to SBIRT, Lindsay worked for ten years in early-childhood education. The things that keep Lindsay healthy and happy are reading, hiking, paddle boarding, travel, and dance.

Abdul Luna (he/him) – Healthy Schools Coordinator

asluna@seattleschools.org

Abdul Luna

This is Abdul’s 5th year in SBIRT. He has worked with students in different capacities for over eight years, previously running after-school groups and working as an IA. He is proud to facilitate the Men of Meany African American Boys Group, as well as Meany’s ping pong and Lego clubs. Abdul can be found tinkering with things and enjoying an audiobook to find center.

Prevention and Intervention Specialists

Prevention/Intervention (PI) Specialists are school-based professionals trained in brief intervention best practices & motivational interviewing. Along with school counselors, school social workers, and school administrators, PI specialists respond to and meet with students who indicate a need for support.

Amber Ladd (She/her)

amkemp@seattleschools.org

Amber Ladd

This is Amber’s 13th year at Aki Kurose Middle School and her 2nd year as the Prevention and Intervention Specialist. Amber likes to think of herself as a professional aunt, which feels like the best job in the school. Amber has a degree in Early Childhood Education from North Seattle College. She is a plant lover and always loves to talk plants and gardening.

Jerelyn Montiel (She/her)

jjmontiel@seattleschools.org

Ariana Nunez (She/her)

arnunez@seattleschools.org

Drea Jones (She/her)

dmjones3@seattleschools.org

Drea Jones

Drea has been working within the SBIRT program since 2023. Drea earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in 1996 and has served public education in a variety of roles ever since. As a certified Transformative Life Coach, Drea has strived to make a difference in the lives of students. In her free time, Drea enjoys cycling, hiking, yoga, travel, and spending quality time with her family.

Louis EagleStaff (He/Him)

leeaglestaff@seattleschools.org

Louis Eagle Staff

This is Louis’ 3rd year working in SBIRT. His goal is to increase resources, parent/student engagement, and provide as much support as possible – so feel free to reach out! This is Louis’ 9th year in SPS, but he has worked in education over 20 years. He is also the Co-Athletic Coordinator for RESMS and believes that sports offer a great outlet. In his spare time, he spends as much time with his daughter as possible.

Maria Torres (She/her)

mgtorres@seattleschools.org

Maria Torres

Maria Torres is entering her second year with SBIRT and brings 11 years of experience in education. She has taught in the Peace Corps in Madagascar, working in Seattle and Bellevue supporting students and families. Maria enjoys building Legos, cooking, paddle boarding, and exploring new cities. She holds a degree from Western Washington University.

JB Proctor-Mills (He/him)

jbproctormil@seattleschools.org

Jim Proctor-Mills

Jim Proctor-Mills, known by the students as Mr. J., worked at McClure for nearly three years, initially working in the Safety and Security department before transferring to Prevention and Intervention. Now at Garfield, he still coaches basketball and volleyball. When he’s not supporting our students and families, he enjoys cooking and spending quality time with his family.

Andrew Brown (He/him)

abbrown@seattleschools.org

Andrew Brown

Drew has been a part of the SBIRT program since 2020 and has been at Hamilton for over 10 years. In addition to coordinating the SBIRT program at Hamilton, Drew is Hamilton’s Athletic Director, coaches basketball, and hosts after-school clubs. Prior to his work with SPS, Drew worked with youth in the foster care system. To stay happy and healthy, Drew enjoys golfing, travel, and pretending to be a master baker.

Danielle Delappe (She/her)

dcdelappe@seattleschools.org

Daniel Adjei (He/him)

dkadjei@seattleschools.org

Daniel Adjei

Daniel has been with the SBIRT program for the past seven years and with the district for nine years, previously working as an Instructional Assistant. Daniel also runs an after-school soccer club and supports Jane Addams’ BSU. Coaching soccer, playing video games, and eating are some of the activities that help him stay happy and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Valeria Rosas (She/they)

vdrosas@seattleschools.org

Marlene Lomeli (She/her/ella)

malomeli@seattleschools.org

Gabe Schumer (He/him)

grschumer@seattleschools.org

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Yuan Bai (She/her)

yubai@seattleschools.org

Yuan Bai

Yuan enjoys working with diverse populations and believes in empowering students’ autonomy for change. She came to the U.S. for graduate school in 2004 and has worked as a mental health counselor in community mental health, Teen Health Center, and other educational settings. Yuan has been working in SPS’ SBIRT program for four years. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, cooking, learning languages and spending time with her family.

Tyra Davis (She/her)

tldavis2@seattleschools.org

Omari Guidry (He/him)

ocguidry@seattleschools.org

This is Omari’s third year working within the SBIRT program at Ingraham. He has been working in education for ten years. Omari finds joy in sports.

Alexis Friedman (She/her)

amfriedman@seattleschools.org

Zeke Miller (He/him)

ezmiller@seattleschools.org

Molly Wise (She/her)

mawise@seattleschools.org

Molly Wise

Molly has been working within the SBIRT program since 2023 and within SPS since 2018. She is a member of the Care Team and MTSS teams at WMS. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethnic Studies and Gender & Sexuality Studies from the University of Washington in 2018. Prior to SBIRT, Molly worked in special education. The things keep Molly healthy and happy are cooking and traveling.

Kerri Anderson (She/her)

kjanderson@seattleschools.org

Kerri Anderson

Kerri has been working within the SBIRT program since 2022. As the parent of four daughters who attended Whitman, Kerri has strong ties to the community. Prior to SBIRT, Kerri worked 16 years as a substitute teacher for SPS. She has an MBA from WSU, and a teaching certificate from the UW. The things that keep Kerri healthy and happy are spending time with family, travel, and hiking.

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