Meet our Staff

Jamie Maciejewski – Executive Director

Jamie has served as Executive Director of the East Jefferson County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International since 2007, overseeing growth from one to two homes per year to 20+ families annually. Her team is currently developing two neighborhoods (20 homes) in Port Townsend, while preparing to break ground on a 138-home mixed income community in Port Hadlock. The Mason Street Neighborhood addresses the critical housing shortage impacting businesses and government agencies that employ a wide range of workers, from service sector to professionals making up to 150% Area Median Income. She is recognized as a visionary leader in her community who is willing to take calculated risks to move the needle on one of the most intractable and persistent issues negatively affecting quality of life and economic development in her rural community.

Robert Collins – Director of Construction, Land and Strategy

Bob joins Habitat with more than 20 years of experience in program, financial, supply chain and operational management. Throughout his diverse career, including leadership roles at Microsoft Corp., Amazon and JPMorgan Chase, Bob led his teams to success through a combination of strategic insight, empathy and transparent management. He brings expertise in program improvements, cost-savings, safety and health enhancements, as well as team management to his current role as construction manager. From the time he was young, Bob worked on residential remodels and builds with his father giving him an experience for which he is deeply thankful. Bob enjoys collaborating with co-workers and is focused on making a people-centric impact at Habitat.

Liesl Slabaugh – Director of Development

Liesl brings extensive experience in resource development to Habitat. She has a strong commitment to community service, having managed a transitional housing program and led a branch of Big Brothers Big Sisters. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Liesl’s local knowledge and relationships in East Jefferson County will be invaluable as she leads Habitat’s development efforts as they address the affordable housing needs in the community amidst an ongoing housing crisis.

Rachel Williams – Finance Director

Rachel moved to Port Townsend in 2008 to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson, and went on to become the affiliate’s first full time construction manager. She left that position in 2012 to return to school, earning her MBA from Bainbridge Graduate Institute with a concentration in Finance in 2013. She is delighted to return to Habitat in a new role that puts her education to good use. Rachel is passionate about creating vibrant and resilient rural communities, and loves learning to understand systems from different perspectives.

Ellen Michael Caldwell – Director of Communications

Ellen Michael Caldwell has served as Director of Communications since May 2024, guiding Habitat EJC’s public outreach and strategic messaging. They bring extensive experience in strategic marketing and communications, shaped by years supporting nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Their background also includes managing national accounts and sales teams within the Anheuser‑Busch network, focusing on the strategic execution of objectives across a nationwide affiliate system. Motivated by a deep desire to strengthen their community, Ellen Michael centers their work on lifting up stories of resilience, partnership, and expanded access to affordable homeownership.

Leanne Smith – Homeowner Services Manager

Leanne has spent much of her career working in mortgage lending, as both a processor and a loan officer. Her specialty has been working with first-time home buyers, helping them to qualify for and purchase their homes. She also spent several years working in a developing community that was designed to provide affordable homes in a place where neighbors could know and support each other and have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Leanne knows the value of affordable homeownership and has a passion for building community. 

Emily Holmes – Program Administrator

Emily has worked with Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County for nearly five years and in the nonprofit sector for close to a decade. Her passion for community-focused work began in her youth, when she independently directed an 80-hour service project for the homeless shelter in her hometown.

That dedication to impact carried through to her time at UC Santa Cruz, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies. While in town, she held a professional role as Rachel Carson College’s social media coordinator, providing outreach for environmental issues. She also served as the remunerated chair of the Common Ground Center, a social justice organization centered on civic engagement and education.

Today, Emily serves as Habitat’s Program Administrator, though she wears many hats. She’s even Habitat’s in-house notary! In every role she embodies, Emily strives to make meaningful change, both inside and outside of her organization. She brings energy, experience, and a deep commitment to building a stronger, more equitable community, one project at a time.

Lansil Nithya – Neighborhood Stewardship Coordinator

Lansil moved to the area in 2021 and brings a background in banking, communications, and community involvement. Before joining Habitat, she worked at Citibank and volunteered in her HOA community. She values clear communication, strong neighborhood connections, and thoughtful homeowner support.

Rachel Fujimoto – Office Administrator

Rachel was born in California but has lived most of her life in East Jefferson County. She earned a B.A. in Biology and later pursued an M.P.S. in Fisheries Conservation and Management. Rachel initially worked in at-home healthcare before looking for a change of pace and being hired at Habitat for Humanity. She looks forward to playing a role in Habitat’s mission of building community through affordable housing and developing meaningful connections with staff and volunteers. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with family, cooking (as well as eating the results), and reading.

Lisa Steph – Administrative Assistant

A proud mother and grandmother, Lisa moved to Jefferson County several years ago to be close to her family. Lisa is an administrative professional with experience in corporate, healthcare and nonprofit sectors. An avid crafter, Lisa enjoys sewing and is a skilled quilter. She is delighted to bring her skillset to the Habitat team!

Jerimah Salmon – Store Manager

Jerimah was born in Montana and grew up in California. He served in the Navy for a while and has seven years of management experience, mostly in the restaurant industry. He’s a family man with six kids – most of whom are grown and on their own – and one child on the way. Jerimah enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family. 

Pam Barnet – Store Team Member

Pam, a Brinnon resident, served at the Quilcene Habitat Store until its closure and is now thrilled to be part of the Port Townsend Habitat Store Team.  A retired elementary teacher, she brings a willingness to be of service and a compassion for others.  She has three grown children, six grandbabies and a husband of more than 1/2 century, Bill.  She loves cooking, growing tomatoes, reading books and enjoying friends and family. Living on the Olympic Peninsula brings her joy with its proximity to water sports, seafood and natural beauty.

Dan Caulfield – Store Team Member

Dan joins Habitat’s store team with excellent customer service skills and a passion for being part of the Truck Crew. His background in carpentry and maintenance come in especially handy. Dan is also passionate about organic farming – ask him about crops, chickens and farmers markets! His long history of service, including a stint in the Peace Corps, makes him a great fit for Habitat.

Santiago Mascaró – Store Team Member

Born and raised in Argentina, Santiago has a professional background spanning several countries and industries including language services, property management and development. A family man and a proud father, passionate about soccer and the outdoors, Santiago is thrilled to be a part of Habitat’s efforts to provide affordable housing to a diverse community.

Julie Johnson – Controller

Julie was born in Pasco and raised in Sequim. She returned to the Olympic Peninsula in 2013, after thirty years of adventures elsewhere, including study and teaching abroad in France, Japan, Chad, and New Zealand. Passionate about working with purpose and driving meaningful change, Julie has spent her professional career in higher education and non-profit administration. As Finance Controller, she works closely with Habitat staff to ensure the organization’s financial health and compliance. Julie is also an award-winning novelist and teaches writing workshops locally and online. In her free time, you’ll find her hiking and biking on the Peninsula’s trails, reading, and herding her small fleet of four-legged companions.

Heidi Gali – Bookkeeper

Heidi comes to Habitat with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and revenue, and tax reports and preparation. With a B.S. in Accounting from Central Washington University, she has helped clients, including non-profits, navigate complex tax issues and stay abreast of changing tax laws. Heidi was born and raised in Port Townsend and is now happily raising her two children here as well. She understands the challenges families face in finding affordable housing and remaining in the area and is excited to help tackle those challenges with Habitat. When taking a break from bookkeeping, Heidi enjoys knitting, training her new puppy Violet, and spending time with her family.

Amy Howard – Manager of Volunteer Engagement

Amy Howard has been actively involved with nonprofits in Port Townsend since 2000. Elected for a third term in 2023, she currently serves on the Port Townsend City Council as Deputy Mayor and has earned an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities. Amy also holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington. She has volunteered with numerous organizations across Jefferson County, taking on various leadership roles, and is currently the Vice Chair of the OlyCAP Board of Directors. Residing in Port Townsend with her husband and dog, Amy enjoys cooking, reading, and listening to podcasts.

Natalie Williammee – Fundraising Program Manager

Natalie Williammee has extensive experience in nonprofit and international development. She spent a decade in the U.S. working in fundraising and development roles supporting programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and domestic violence, and more than eight years overseas managing large-scale grant programs with the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State across Latin America. Her work overseas focused on disability inclusion, child protection, disaster resilience, and violence prevention. She is glad to bring this experience to Port Townsend, where she lives with her husband and two children.

Drew Wilkens – Campaign Manager

Drew brings a deep commitment to improving lives through innovation and community building. For more than a decade, he worked with an international medical device startup whose technology, combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, helped thousands of cancer patients live longer, healthier lives. That experience shaped his belief in the power of purposeful work to create lasting impact—a belief he now brings to Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building homes and hope.

Before joining Habitat, Drew owned a small business and worked as a marketing consultant in the computer industry. He is passionate about hands-on creativity and problem-solving, with hobbies that include hydroponics, 3D printing, and home remodeling. He has also taught art and crafts for years, sharing skills in goldsmithing, hot glass, and ceramics.

Beth Kissinger – Database Specialist

Beth joined the Habitat EJC staff in the role of database specialist after volunteering for almost a year at the Habitat office in Port Townsend, WA. Before moving to Port Townsend in 2019, Beth and her husband lived in Northern California and she worked as the Director of Enterprise Applications for the California State University, Chico.  She has over 30 years of experience in IT and application programming and holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire in Business Administration.  Living in the Pacific Northwest is the fulfillment of a long-held dream. Beth loves the weather, the ocean and Port Townsend. In her free time, she is an avid reader, knitter, volunteers at KPTZ, is active at Trinity United Methodist Church and has three very busy border collies and two mischievous cats.

Gabriele Sanchez – Communications Coordinator

Gabriele comes to Habitat with experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, public engagement and volunteer management. She looks forward to supporting Habitat’s mission of building community through affordable housing. Prior to moving to Port Townsend in 2015, Gabriele was the creator and owner/operator of a craft retreat facility in south Texas, which she is happy to say is still going strong to this day. Gabriele enjoys reading, photography, fiber crafts, and exploring and learning about the Salish Sea.

Julie Miles – Housing Development Manager

Julie works at the intersection of big‑picture planning and fine‑grained execution—balancing long‑range forecasting and land acquisition with the detailed, complex pre‑construction development process. Drawing on 20 years of experience as a landscape architect, she offers strong project management skills and a deep understanding of how ideas move from concept to reality. Julie is committed to supporting the growth of affordable housing through a collaborative, service‑oriented, and community‑centered approach.

Mark Fritts – Construction Manager

Originally from the New York City area, Mark spent a significant portion of his early career in the entertainment industry, supporting some of the world’s most famous musicians. He later transitioned to the construction industry and moved to Washington state. Mark is eager to put his skills and talents to use in support of Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing stability through affordable housing.

Patrick James – Construction Site Supervisor

Raul (Tony) Torres – Senior Site Lead

Tony grew up in California and has been living in Port Townsend since 2011 with his beautiful wife and now 4 boys. In his past, he’s worked as a mechanic, in sales, and attended Peninsula College to learn welding. As a volunteer, he worked on the very first house Habitat built on Cliff Street. “I love working with my hands and being able to spread the love of God in our community through the amazing work we do at Habitat.”

Spencer Schwartz – Senior Site Lead

Born in Port Townsend and a Port Townsend High School graduate, Spencer is stoked to work in – and for – the community he grew up in.

Brian Bochat – Critical Repair Specialist

Brian grew up about an hour outside New York City on Long Island. After his education at Northeastern University and the State University of New York, where he earned a BA, adventure called loudly, leading him north to Alaska.

His first job there was as a dock foreman in far-flung Dillingham on Bristol Bay. He unloaded salmon boats to keep a hungry processing plant fed. The next year, he was on one of those salmon boats himself, and then on one boat or another for the next 20 years. He fished all over the state, in every kind of weather, working with some interesting characters.

In his late 20s, Brian bought his first house, a tiny cabin on an alpine lake near Bellingham. It needed everything. After a total remodel, he set his sights on other distressed homes that needed attention. That started a rewarding career of buying, remodeling, bringing homes up to finance-level conditions, and selling more than 30 houses over 20 years. Almost all of those homes went to first-time homebuyers.

Brian now lives in beautiful Quilcene, where bear, deer, cougar, and eagles are his neighbors. He has a big garden, a greenhouse, and a fenced orchard that he loves spending time in.

Hiking, clamming, salmon fishing, rock hunting, and skiing are some of his favorite activities.