A recent graduate, Dat majored in accounting and business administration at the University of Washington – Tacoma. His studies included in-depth exploration of workflow productivity and operational improvements to support management teams. He was previously an office assistant for an optometry clinic, trusted to manage and organize private patient information and records, reconciling point of sales receipts, and managing office paperwork.

Along with his bachelor’s degree, Dat also holds an Associates of Arts Degree from Highline Community College. In his free time, he enjoys mystery novels and spending time with friends playing ping-pong, pool and tennis.

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Janice comes to S360 from DocuSign as a Revenue Accounting Specialist and Costco Wholesale Corporate as an Assistant Payroll specialist, both where she honed her expertise working with financial information services such as NetSuite and Salesforce.

Holding a Finance and Information Systems degree from the University of Washington, Janice has experience in business valuation, entrepreneurial finance, database management and, application development.

Beyond her experience in finance, Janice is fluent in English, Indonesian, and is an intermediate level Chinese speaker. During her time at the University of Washington, Janice facilitated cultural events to unite various cultures and educate one another. Janice is a very dedicated cat mom and intends to continue growing her animal family in the future!

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Before joining S360, Catherine worked at Chenoweth Law Group as a file clerk, supporting legal operations in a high-volume commercial law environment. She developed strong cross-platform document-management skills, maintained client records and databases, and supported both business and legal functions—building a solid foundation in precision and information management. 

Catherine earned a B.A. in Romance Languages with a minor in Business Administration from the Robert D. Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon, graduating magna cum laude. She specialized in Spanish and Italian, completed study-abroad programs in both countries, and authored an honors thesis. She is currently pursuing the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential. 

Outside of work, Catherine competes in racquetball and volunteers as a coach for Lincoln High School’s team. She also enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends, and enthusiastically following a range of sports (Formula 1 anyone?). 

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Mari came to S360 following fourteen years of service with STEP2 – a non-profit that supports women in addiction recovery and their children. As the CEO, Mari designed and implemented the organization’s strategic plan with a 30-person staff. This includes responsibility for the financial health of the organization, staff and board management, contract negotiations, and legislative advocacy on behalf of interests related to Nevada’s non-profit community, health and human services, drug policy and other related issues that impacted STEP2’s community and families. She brought empathetic, thoughtful, clear-minded, and steady leadership to the organization – first as the CFO/COO, then as CEO – fostering a strong organizational culture that ensured those who relied on their services had a safe and successful journey to recovery.

Before engaging in non-profit service, Mari spent years working in the corporate world and deeply understands business operations. For over a decade, she was Vice President and Certified Business Valuation Analyst at a real estate valuation firm. She began her career as an accountant with Deloitte LLP. Mari holds a Business Management degree from University of Nevada, Reno, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Born and raised in Sitka, Alaska, Mari loves to travel and explore new places. She moved to Reno for college and continues her adventures. She made a pact with herself 10 years ago that she would leave the country every year and visit a place she hasn’t been before. To date, her travels have taken her to over 20 countries in Europe, Asia and Central America. In addition to traveling, she enjoys reading, learning to golf and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Mike brings experience in relationship building, creative problem solving, and strategic planning to the Strategies 360 Olympia office. Born, raised, and settled in Olympia, Mike leverages his relationships to advocate year-round with legislators and executive agencies. Mike is passionate about educating decision makers on real-world impacts of policy in communities.

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As the Vice President of Government Relations in S360’s Olympia office, Grifynn leads advocacy and strategic engagement efforts for clients with a focus on advancing public policies across state, local and tribal government landscapes. Grifynn brings expertise in political strategy, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, government relations, and campaign execution developed through years of work across the public, private, and political sectors. He is particularly passionate about advancing policy that supports Washington’s innovation in the tech, aerospace, and energy industries as well as increasing the state’s supply of affordable housing. 

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Marissa’s political career began when she served as a Legislative Aide and Policy Advisor in the Oregon State Legislature. Since that time, her work has evolved into a successful consultancy career. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and align organizational objectives with governmental policies has been instrumental in securing support for high-impact programs across various sectors.

Some of Marissa’s key achievements to date include expanding the KEEP program to support over 5,000 foster families statewide; consistently increasing therapeutic foster care capacity each biennium, doubling this resource since 2018; founding and leading Home Share Oregon, an innovative housing program; and creating and convening the Sober Inner Portland Coalition to expand treatment and recovery housing services.

Marissa earned a BA in Political Science from Portland State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Prior to PSU, Marissa served as Student Body President at Portland Community College, demonstrating early leadership skills that have defined her career.

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Prior to stepping into her current role, ChanceLyn gained valuable experience as a Public Affairs Intern for S360’s Nevada team, where she developed an in-depth understanding of Nevada’s political landscape and honed her skills in public affairs strategy and policy research.

She previously contributed to the gubernatorial campaign of former United States Senator Dean Heller, supporting candidate operations, volunteer coordination, voter outreach, and research efforts. She has also served as a Head Middle School Women’s Lacrosse Coach in the Las Vegas Valley, where she developed leadership, teamwork, and strategic planning skills.

ChanceLyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Comparative Politics and a minor in Philosophy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Prior to joining S360, Esme served as the Latino Engagement Director for Susie Lee for Congress during the 2024 election. Here she uplifted the political voice of the Latino community, engaging local lawmakers and constituents, many of which had never been engaged politically.

In previous government relations roles, Esme completed a fellowship at Smith Garson (SG), a boutique lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. While at SG, Esme tracked legislative developments and federal grant support,  provided client support, and learned the process of negotiation at a federal and local level.

Esme earned a B.A in Government from Georgetown University, where she developed a keen understanding of the importance of bipartisanship solutions. She plans to attend law school and become a practicing attorney.  In her spare time, Esme enjoys organizing community events, and continuing to educate her community on the importance of empowering our voices.

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David serves as the Senior Vice President of Research, leading the S360’s award-winning research practice. With more than a decade of experience in qualitative and quantitative research, David guides clients toward the most effective solutions  to achieve their goals.

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