She has spent her career in the nonprofit sector, helping organizations grow through increased revenue and diversified funding. Lisa has also served on numerous nonprofit boards, supporting causes such as housing, education, workforce development, environmental protection, women’s services, and hospice care.

After coming to the Olympic Peninsula for the wooden boat show, she and her wife fell in love with the area and decided to make it their home. With gratitude for being welcomed into this community, Lisa is excited work with the team at JCF to address the needs her neighbors.

Dr. Nichol Preciado-Youngs believes that strong financial stewardship is the foundation of trust between a community foundation and the people it serves. She brings a career shaped by leading organizations through growth, complexity, and change, always with a focus on making resources work in service of achieving mission outcomes.

Before joining JCF, Nichol served in senior finance and operations roles across corporate, nonprofit, and startup sectors, guiding organizations through system overhauls, financial turnarounds, and strategic growth initiatives. She is also the founder of The Sondra Project, a nonprofit initiative that provides free financial tools and guidance to women in recovery, created out of her commitment to resilience and community well-being.

Nichol and her husband, Todd, call Jefferson County home, where they are active in the local recovery and nonprofit communities. She is honored to serve the generous donors and dedicated nonprofits of this region, ensuring that every dollar is managed with care and aligned with community impact.