WRF Capital

Co-founded Washington Research Foundation in 1981 and chaired its board from 1981 to 2011. A private investor with over 25 years of venture experience, deeply involved in the Northwest research and venture community.

WRF board chair with over 40 years in medical sales and marketing. Founded Pacific Rim Medical Systems and previously held senior management roles at Physio-Control.

WRF board member and former chair whose legal career focused on corporate law, mergers, acquisitions and governance. A retired senior counsel at K&L Gates and life fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

WRF board member with three decades of experience in science and technology innovation ecosystems. Former Executive Director of The Lemelson Foundation and founding Director of the Global Health Discovery Program at the Gates Foundation.

Oversees WRF's student and postdoctoral funding programs and supports grants management. Previously worked at ArtsFund and holds degrees in music performance.

Independent WRF board member with expertise in governance, risk management and complex investments. Serves on boards including Banner Corporation and Axxes Capital, and is former COO and CLO of the Gates Foundation.

Manages operations, communications and marketing at WRF, including subleasing offices in the WRF Venture Center. Joined WRF in 2005 and holds degrees from The Open University.

Independent WRF board member and technology executive, former Corporate VP and Managing Director of Microsoft Research in Redmond. Holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon and serves on the board of ResMed.

Assists with financial administration of WRF's grant-making and investment programs, joining in 2021. Holds a doctorate in music composition and theory from the University of Arizona.

Sources and evaluates new startup investment opportunities, primarily in life sciences, and manages WRF's active portfolio. Previously worked at GlaxoSmithKline and interned at Health Catalyst Capital, Qiming Venture Partners and Lilly Asia Ventures; holds an MBA from Wharton and a doctorate in chemical engineering.

WRF board member with over 30 years of financial, legal, audit and administrative experience in reinsurance, managed care and insurance. Serves at First Choice Health and on the Board of Trustees for Childhaven.

WRF board member, corporate lawyer and Washington State Senator (Senate Majority Leader). Serves as EVP and General Counsel at McKinstry, a Seattle construction and engineering firm.

Provides scheduling and program support and maintains administrative processes at WRF, which she joined in 2019. Holds a business administration degree from Evergreen State College.

Manages grants and venture research at WRF, conducting grantmaking and investment diligence and leading the WRF Venture Analyst program, with focus on therapeutics, immunology and infectious disease. Holds a Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Washington and an MPH from the University of Pittsburgh.

Guides WRF's venture investments in Washington startups, drawing on experience in health economics, diagnostics and AI. Previously a senior associate at MultiCare Capital Partners and co-founder of MDisrupt; holds a Ph.D. in public health genetics from the University of Washington.

Leads WRF's grant-making programs supporting nonprofit research institutions in Washington and advises on WRF Capital's startup investments. Previously worked at the University of Washington and the Wellcome Trust; holds a Ph.D. in bioengineering.

As CFO, oversees WRF's budgeting, forecasting and grant-making and investment activities. Joined WRF in 2004 and holds a finance degree from the University of Washington.

WRF board member and senior consultant at Luma Consulting advising philanthropists and nonprofits; served as Interim President and CEO of WRF/WRF Capital from 2021-22. Previously headed Paul Allen's philanthropic programs for 15 years.

Senior financial executive with 30 years of technology industry experience, including eight years as public company CFO. Previously SVP and CFO at Limelight Networks where he managed M&A and capital raising. Held senior financial roles at Bakbone Software and Memec Group. CPA with degree from San Diego State University.

Corporate lawyer with 40 years of legal experience. Previously Chief Legal Officer at Limelight Networks where he developed patent litigation expertise, arguing cases before the Federal Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. Held senior legal positions at IBM and FileNet Corporation. Graduated magna cum laude from Loyola Law School.