Wednesday, May 09, 2007

From the West Seattle Herald

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association hires Birnie as director

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association has named Derek Birnie as its new executive director.

Birnie has 18 years of experience in community organizing and nonprofit leadership, including work in community empowerment, organizing and outreach.

"What an honor and a privilege to work with the dynamic community that is DNDA," said Birnie. "In my first days here, I've been humbled and inspired by the passionate commitment to the principles of community empowerment and sustainability shared by the board, staff, partners, and community of supporters."

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