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Meet The Business Week Staff

Stephen Hyer, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Stephen A. Hyer has served as President/Director of Washington Business Week since July 1996. He works very closely with the Board of Directors to update the Foundation programs. Steve is an advocate of collaboration between not-for-profit organizations. Steve and his family also own an Olympia retail business, The Alpine Experience, specializing in serious mountaineering equipment, skis and snowboards.

Tracey Turcotte, PROGRAM MANAGER
Tracey Turcotte joined the Washington Business Week team in November of 2007. As Program Manager, she manages the program development and coordination efforts for the summer and In-School Programs. She had been involved as a volunteer at Business Week for the past three years as a Company Advisor, Judge and Speaker. She has an extensive background working with teens as an educator, motivational speaker, and camp counselor. Tracey currently lives in the Fife area.

Sharon Prager, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Sharon Prager joined the Washington Business Week team in September of 2007. She has been working with non-profits since 1997, in the areas of community based research, legislative advocacy, communications and fundraising. She completed her B.A. at the University of Washington, Tacoma in 1996. She furthered her passion for non-profit development by completing the KeyBank Professional Fundraising Management Certificate Program at the University of Washington, Tacoma in 2006. Sharon has lived in Washington State since 1987, and currently resides in Federal Way.

Michelle McLean, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Michelle McLean joined the Washington Business Week team in December of 2007. As Program Coordinator, she works with our volunteers and helps to coordinate both summer and in school programs. Michelle has worked with numerous non-profits and recently created and developed Peace-Out, a letterman program that teaches and motivates our youth to become active in their community by fundraising, volunteering and supporting people and projects in need. Michelle resides in Fircrest, Washington where she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Sarah Gralish, STUDENT COORDINATOR
My name is Sarah Gralish and I joined the Washington Business Week team in September of 2006 as the Student Recruiter. I am in charge of promoting the Summer Program to students and high schools across the state. I am from Federal Way and a graduate of Central Washington University with a degree in Recreation Management and Leisure Services. I have worked for both non-profit and for-profit organizations involved in youth development. In my spare time I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, spending time with my family and traveling.

Alisa Johnson, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Alisa Johnson joined the Washington Business Week team in December of 2007. As Executive Assistant, she gives support to the Executive Director and Development Manager, and serves as the liaison with the Board of Directors. She has a broad background in office efficiency, systems and business management. Aside from college, Alisa has always lived in Federal Way. As the mother of two boys, she doesn’t have much spare time, but enjoys reading, travel, playing on the computer and multiple church activities.

Michelle VanCleave, OFFICE MANAGER
Michelle joined the Washington Business Week team in March of 2006. As the Office Manager, she assists with both the In-School and Summer Programs and maintains the efficiency of the WBW office. Michelle graduated in 2001 with an Associate of Technical Arts degree in Computer Information Systems. She currently lives in the Tacoma area with her husband and three children.

Alma Alvarez, OFFICE ASSISTANT
Alma joined the Washington Business Week team in May of 2006. As the Office Assistant, she assists with both the In-School and Summer Programs. Alma graduated from the Federal Way High School in 2007 and is currently attending Highline Community College to pursue her Associate of Arts degree.