Kathleen Barry Johnson

Executive Director

Kathleen comes to HSD as a seasoned nonprofit leader. Most recently, she served as Executive Director at Vashon Youth and Family Services, helping to provide mental health and human services to the residents of Vashon Island. Kathleen earned two legal degrees: an LLM from the University of Washington and a JD from Southern Illinois University. Kathleen was awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship during her time at the University of Washington. Kathleen lives in Northeast Seattle with her family.

MaryKate W. Ryan

Community Preservation Associate

MaryKate is an architectural historian who is fascinated with space and how we use it. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon and Agnes Scott College with degrees in art and architectural history. After spending 14 years working for state historic preservation offices in three states, she moved to Seattle to work in neighborhood and community development. She worked for the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority for 4 years before coming to HSD. She lives in the Jackson Place neighborhood.