Board of Directors

Rob joined the Small Faces Board in August of 2025 and currently serves on the Finance Committee, and has been serving as Co-Chair since March 2026. He has two kids currently enrolled at the center and has seen firsthand how quality care can transform a child into their best self. He is passionate about making quality care accessible to all. Rob grew up in Wisconsin and was fortunate enough to live in Turkey, Chicago, London and Austin before settling down in Seattle. He has degrees from the University of Iowa and the University of Washington and has spent his professional career working in various roles in tech, finance and consulting. He is passionate about family adventures, running, guitar, and sharing his love of the water and boats with anyone who will listen.

Erin joined the Small Faces Board in 2025 and has three children at Small Faces, currently in the Rainforest and Voyager rooms (previously Kangaroo and Mountain). Erin has been Board Co-Chair since August 2026. She has called Seattle home for the past fifteen years and has built her career in communications, external affairs, and emergency management—strengthening relationships between government, Tribal, and community partners with a focus on engagement, connection, and resilience. When she isn’t cheering on her kiddos or exploring the outdoors, you can find Erin teaching at Barre3 Ballard, chasing sunshine, baking treats, or enjoying a good cup of coffee. She joined the board because she deeply believes in Small Faces’ mission and the joyful learning environment it creates.

Kyle joined the Small Faces Board in 2023. He received his undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics from Western Washington University and his MBA from the University of Washington. Kyle has worked at a local seafood company for 10 years in various finance roles and currently supports their global supply chain efforts as well as other corporate financial planning and analysis efforts. Some of Kyle’s hobbies include fly fishing, cycling, and playing card games. He is an avid fan of UW Football as well as the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners. Kyle wanted to support Small Faces by leveraging his education and experience to uphold the Small Faces mission, as well as giving back to his community. His nieces and nephews attend Small Faces. Kyle currently serves on the Finance committee.

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 and previously served as Board Co-Chair.

Kim joined the Board of Directors in 2026 and has been a Small Faces parent since the Kangaroo room re-opened in 2022. She brings a deep background in property management, primarily in wrangling invoices and various other aspects of the accounting cycle. Her history of DEI work and volunteering for the greater good dates back to high school, where she discovered a passion for creating a world that welcomes everyone and fosters the opportunity to connect with fellow humans.

Kim spent most of her formative years in Oregon and still considers Portland to be her second home. Outside of her day job, she can usually be found fussing with her houseplants, checking out Seattle's art walks and enjoying everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer with her favorite kid in the world.

Catherine joined the Small Faces board in June 2026. She currently has one child in the Kangaroo room and one who previously attended the preschool program. Catherine was born and raised in Seattle. She met her husband in high school near Green Lake. They enjoy raising their children in the same city! Her professional career has been in non-profit fundraising focusing on basic needs and education. Catherine cares about the mission of Small Faces and how the faculty use play-based curriculum to create a strong educational foundation.

Since 2024, her primary job has been wrangling her two children and you can often see the three of them riding bikes around the neighborhood. Outside of parenthood, Catherine enjoys running and playing soccer mediocrely.

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.