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You know the lyrics, “There is a season, turn, turn, turn…” BIIN is turning a page this season, and as the organization adapts to some significant changes in the composition of its staff, we wanted to turn the mic to the two people who are stepping down: Jaimi Washburn, outgoing Director, and Janet Morford, who will also wrap up her term as Communications and Development Coordinator this fall. Jaimi and Janet have worked closely together on everything from supervising inter

Members of the 2022-23 BIIN Board of Directors gather in September 2022. From left to right: Susan Dennis, Angela Rios, Judith Briseno, Maria Martinez, Nancy Plankey-Videla, Michelle Esparza, and Tere Vega. Photo credit: Mary Campbell. Important transitions are underway at BIIN: one change occurs every fall, as some members of the board of directors pass the baton to new leaders, and new members join. Here, we want to thank outgoing board members for their service and also h

Non-profit organizations rely on the involvement, support and leadership of many people. But when someone who has served the organization in a key role for many years steps down, it’s vital to acknowledge the impact that this person has had. Jaimi Washburn served BIIN for over four and a half years, from February 2018 when she was hired as Program Manager, and then from September 2020 through October 2022 as Director. Jaimi was the first steady staff member in BIIN’s histo