Nhien Nguyen, editor International Examiner, interviews Maribeth Ellis, Executive Director Chinatown International District Business Improvement Area, at Seattle's Chinatown-International District Night Market.
Maribeth Ellis Professional Background; I have years (20+) of experience managing people and projects. My most recent position was the Home Owner Association Operation’s Manager for Trilogy at Redmond Ridge. However most of my management experience is working at Swedish Hospital as Director of Facilities, Environmental Services and Maintenance. My decision to pursue the Executive Director position with CIDBIA was based on my desire to change the direction of career, out of the corporate world and into nonprofits. I knew what skills I offered and that I wanted to work within a community, preferably one that offered diversity both in responsibilities and people. I had also done my last long commute and wanted to work within 5 miles of our home. My husband, Kent, Gabe, our dog, and I live less then 3 miles away in Mount Baker.
My experience working with housekeeping staff at Swedish taught me many things; an appreciation for the personal challenge immigrants face, and while I speak no language other then English, I am a better listener because I have learned to listen through accents of people from many countries. As a volunteer with REWA (Refugee Women’s Alliance) I have taught English as a Second Language. I also served on the Board of Directors for REWA.
My husband and I like to travel, snow ski, camp, and fly fish. I love to garden and since I have run out of room in my own garden, I help friends with theirs!
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The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA)is a diverse organization of people that seeks to preserve and enhance the jewels of the deep heritage found in the area, while bringing growth and prosperity to all those involved.
"Our neighborhood marketing campaign primarily consists of event production, neighborhood beautification efforts, strategic partnerships and promotional outreach opportunities." -CIDBIA
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