A nonprofit, community-based, grassroots organization dedicated to preventing substance use
and promoting the mental, physical, and social wellness of our youth.
and promoting the mental, physical, and social wellness of our youth.
Newest ITC Staff"Cassandra Sage has a long record of community engagement, along with a demonstrated passion for the health and wellbeing of young people. Influence the Choice is thrilled to have her aboard as our first Development Manager. We are building an excellent team, and Cassandra will be a key leader in our future success."
Barbara de Michele, ITC Board Chair |
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Maraldo Selected as Executive DirectorMembers of the Influence the Choice (ITC) Executive Committee are pleased to announce that Marnie Maraldo has accepted the position of Executive Director of Influence the Choice, beginning November 1, 2021.
Maraldo, a member of the Issaquah School District Board of Directors, has served as the Influence the Choice School Sector Representative for two years and was recently elected ITC Board Chair. Maraldo has an extensive history of community engagement. As a member of the Issaquah School Board, she served as Board President in 2014 and 2020. She is also a Past President of the Washington State School Directors Association, and currently represents Washington State on the National School Boards Association. She serves on several statewide committees related to students with disabilities, gifted students, and school day standards. Maraldo also served as Coordinator for the Eastside Human Services Forum for four years, has consulted with Eastside social services organizations, and volunteered for many others. |
WINTER 2022 CALENDAR
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Thursday, February 3, 4:30 p.m., Executive Committee meeting on Zoom
Wednesday, February 9, 5:30 p.m., ITC General Meeting at Blakely Hall Thursday, March 3, 4:30 p.m., Executive Committee meeting on Zoom Wednesday, March 9, 5:30 p.m., ITC General Meeting at Blakely Hall Additional dates will be added to this calendar when confirmed. |
You are very welcome to attend our monthly Influence the Choice General Meeting. We meet at Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive in the Issaquah HIghlands. We follow CDC and local guidelines for COVID prevention, i.e., please be vaccinated if you attend in person, and wear a mask indoors at all times. Executive Committee meetings are held on Zoom. For more information on Executive Committee meetings or ITC Membership meetings, please contact Marnie Maraldo, execdir@influencethechoice.org.
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What we do and how we do it! Enjoy our newest informational video and see how Influence the Choice is making a difference in our community! Substance use prevention and mental health promotion are the most robust and cost-effective methods of supporting our youth that we can offer. Join us!
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