Our People
Leadership
Dr. Angela Griffin, Chief Executive Officer
As Byrd Barr Place’s CEO, Dr. Angela Griffin leads the organization in its pursuits to build an equitable Washington through innovative programs and advocacy. Angela is a relationship-builder with 30+ years of experience working with communities of color to advance racial justice in the social service and education sectors. Her commitment to trauma-informed practice has led to improved services for youth and better outcomes for populations whom society marginalizes. Most recently, Angela served as CEO of Launch in Seattle, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable access to the highest quality learning and care.
To further her dedication to supporting community well-being, Angela actively engages in volunteerism and public service. She is on several boards and advisory committees, including the Washington State Board of Education, Pathwaves WA, and the Woodland Park Zoo, among others. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Seattle University. Family is important to Angela, and she prioritizes spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling internationally, cooking a variety of cultural foods, and reading.
Tiffany Kelly-Gray, Director of Strategic Initiatives
As Byrd Barr Place’s impact director, Tiffany works closely with the CEO and management team to develop and implement the organization’s fund development strategy, cultivating trusting relationships among existing and new investors. She also leads advocacy initiatives, including community engagement and research, to advance community-based solutions that will foster equitable opportunity with Black Washingtonians and other people whom society marginalizes. In addition, Tiffany manages marketing and communications at Byrd Barr Place.
A dedicated changemaker, Tiffany leverages extensive leadership experience in finance, banking, equity and inclusion, small business management and UX design. She relies heavily on her queer, Black-lived experience and small business owner lens to partner with community in pioneering enhanced structures, workflows and processes. She serves on the boards of the Bertschi School, The Northwest School and The Central Area Collaborative. Outside of work, Tiffany’s favorite times are spent with her daughter, her partner and her pups. She loves being in the forest, beside a river with a fire blazing while reading a book, and enjoying a bourbon neat.
Wendy Armour, Director of Advancement
A Washington native from Pasco and raised primarily in Seattle, Wendy Armour earned a degree in Business Management from Grambling State University. She has over 35 years of professional experience, including pharmaceutical sales and nonprofit leadership.
Wendy is passionate about mentoring young women and girls through life-skills and STEM-focused programs, empowering them to embrace their potential. She also volunteers with the Children’s Institute for Learning Differences, the National Black MBA Association, and other youth and women’s organizations, working to diversify the STEM workforce. In her free time, Wendy enjoys spending time with her loving husband and son.
