Board of Directors

Rehana joined the Small Faces Board in 2021 and works as the Chief Communications Officer at a local non-profit childcare organization, where she works to expand access to early learning, before and after school, and summer programs for children, with a focus on supporting students furthest from educational justice. She has nearly 15 years of experience in nonprofit resource generation, marketing, and communications, and has spent the bulk of her career at organizations newer to fundraising where she’s helped build fund development programs from the ground up. She is a co-founder of a BIPOC-led fundraising movement seeking to radically transform the way the nonprofit sector fundraises by taking an anti-racist and social justice approach. In her spare time, she can be found hanging out with her husband, son, and stepchild (who is in the Orca classroom), hiking, binge-watching bad tv, taking way too many photos of her cats, or reading. Rehana currently serves on the Governance and Fundraising Committees and became Board Co-Chair in 2023.

Joe joined the Small Faces Board in 2022 and his children have previously attended preschool at Small Faces (Rainforest Room, Mountain Room, and Discovery Room). Joe grew up outside Philadelphia but has lived in Seattle for over twenty years, working in various business and technology leadership roles. Joe loves spending time with his family, getting outside and exploring the Pacific Northwest – biking, skiing, and swimming are some of his family’s favorite activities. Joe also plays ice hockey and has become a pretty avid and devoted fan of the Seattle Kraken. Joe became Board Co-Chair in 2023 and also serves as a member of the Governance and Finance Committees. Joe loves the mission of Small Faces and its focus on a play-based curriculum, and the fact that Small Faces has been such an important part of the Crown Hill community for so many years.

Amy has been a member of the Small Faces Board since 2019. Amy’s two children previously attended Small Faces before moving onto elementary school (Tree Frogs Room, Under the Sea Room, and Discovery Room). Amy has called Seattle home since 2005, and works in the energy and utility field. When not working, Amy loves exploring the Northwest with her family and friends, and is active in the Salmon Bay K-8 community. Amy joined the Board to help guide this important piece of the Northwest Seattle community and give more families the opportunity to be in a supportive childcare environment. Amy was Board Chair in 2022-2023 and currently serves on the Governance and Facilities Committees.

Brent joined the Small Faces Board in 2023 and has two children that attend Small Faces, one in the Tree Frogs classroom and the other in Adventure room (previously Tree Frogs, Under the Sea, Discovery, and Voyager). Brent is from Whidbey Island and has lived in Seattle for over twenty years, with the exception of three years spent in Vermont while attending law school. Brent has been practicing law in the Seattle area since 2011 and enjoys spending time outside with his family, especially camping or being on the water. Brent joined the Small Faces Board because he believes in and wants to support the curriculum, values and mission of Small Faces. Brent serves on the Facilities and Governance Committees.

Emilie has been a member of the Small Faces Board since 2018, was the Board Chair from 2019 until 2022, and currently serves on the Finance Committee. Emilie’s twins have attended Small Faces since the fall of 2018, and have flourished at the center in five different classrooms (Under the Sea, Discovery, Voyager, Adventure, and now Orca Room). Emilie grew up in California and moved to Seattle over a decade ago. Since 2012, Emilie has worked in operations leadership at a nonprofit community healthcare organization. Outside of work, Emilie enjoys spending time with friends, her husband, and twins, swimming, reading, baking, and exploring playgrounds and parks across the greater Seattle area. Emilie joined the Board to increase her connection to the Small Faces community and to help support Small Faces’ mission and values.

Becca joined the board in 2022 with a desire to support the Small Faces Community, which her family has been so grateful to be a part of. Becca’s son has previously been in Rainforest Room and Mountain Room, and is now in Discovery Room. Becca is also looking forward to having her daughter start at Small Faces this year! Becca joined the Small Faces Board to foster her passion for volunteer work and supporting others in your community. Becca is the Director of Operations at a local quick service restaurant focused on sustainable practices. Becca loves food, both cooking and eating, and in her spare time you can find her hanging out with her family, hopefully outdoors. Becca serves as a member of the Finance and Fundraising Committees.

As Executive Director of Small Faces, Johnny serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. To learn more about Johnny, please see the “From the Director” profile or read more about the Small Faces administrative leadership team.