Darcie Pacholl, an Aleut, has served as the Founder and President of the BRIDGE organization since its formation in January 2009. As president, Darcie is responsible for program development for the Elders and Youth which includes workshops, intergenerational exchanges, language development, work experience programs among others. She works to promote the vision and programs of BRIDGE to all its constituencies, advocates for Elders and Youth opportunity for Pierce county Native Americans, and cultivates collaborative relationships with community partners. Prior to founding BRIDGE, Darcie has worked in Education as an elementary teacher and an administrative assistant to an educational measurement company. She has volunteered in local and national non-profit organizations including Girl Scouts and Angel Guild. Darcie holds her degree and certifications from California State University in Sacramento. Her professional affiliations include Puget Sound Grant Writers Association.

Bob Fennell began selling Kirby Vacuum cleaners in the summer of 1969 while attending Barber College to support his young family. In the 1970’s, he began his sales career in the recreational vehicle industry where he has received more than fifty Salesman of the Year awards. In the early 1990’s,  he relocated to the Washington area as the General Sales Manager for a local RV company where he is responsible for overseeing regional efforts in recruiting, productivity, sales promotion, and market and rep development. He currently resides in Gig Harbor, Washington along with his wife Maggie and their grandchildren. With over 35 years of upper level sales management experience, efficiency in book keeping, motivational strategies, and oratory skills, Bob is dedicated to add his skills to B.R.I.D.G.E. for the enrichment of the Native community.

Billie Jean Wilcox serves as a director of the BRIDGE organization. Billie Jean’s key interests are to serve the Native community especially elders and youth by offering her Quileute culture as well as her organizational skills to the advancement of the Native community. Being a full-blood Quileute Elder, she has a rich history of her own culture. Known for her truthfulness and thoughtful ways, Billie Jean is an invaluable asset to BRIDGE. She has assisted elders by providing in home care-giving services. Besides being knowledgeable of the culture, customs and traditions of her tribe, Billie Jean also provides traditional, family-based support and guidance.Her experience in management is an added benefit to the BRIDGE organization while providing fresh insight and wisdom to the board of directors.

David Grizzle is part Cherokee and Sioux.  His Indian name is “Wakiyan Kodai Api” which means “Friend of the Thunder Beings”. David is known for his special ability to offer healing to people. This special calling came to him as the result an auto accident.  Since then, he has been sharing words of wisdom, prayer, comfort, and loving/healing energy to support others, especially Native American Elders and Youth. David has studied, traveled, and learned from many different types of healers, channels, psychics, and spiritual leaders. As a director, David brings his great wisdom and knowledge to promote and support the vision, values, and mission of BRIDGE.