Tracey A. Delgardo serves as the Director of Finance and Operations. In her role, she is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions for Rainier Beach Community Resource Center (RBCRC), the preparations of financial reports and analyses and the oversite of financial transactions. She also manages RBCRC Human Resources department. Tracey is an experienced workforce and community engagement professional who is passionate about people who want to improve themselves through personal and professional transformation. Her leadership and commitment has been nurtured through her work experience in public school education and private leadership. She has always been a guiding force in her personal and professional relationships. Her optimistic and encouraging spirit has made her a positive agent of change. She will work closely with the Director of Operations with fundraising and grant writing. Tracey has worked and partnered with other non-profit organizations to provide education services, workforce development, financial literacy training, partner and community engagement through programming. Tracey has over 7 years of Human Resources, onboarding, staffing, and employment advancement and over 4 years experience in payroll. She earned her Masters in Educational Leadership and Program Administration Certification from the University of Washington.

Robert Delgardo serves as the Executive Director of Rainier Beach Community Resource Center (RBCRC). Robert is responsible for strategic planning, and ongoing work with the partners to ensure progress towards the RBCRC's mission. Most recently, Robert serves as the Chairman of Northwest Black Pioneers HBCU College Tours & Educational Programs, providing unique opportunities to increase the awareness of the benefits and available choices of attending an institute of higher learning for high school students of color, some of whom may be economically and socially disadvantaged. Robert is a consistent pillar in the Southeast Seattle and Skyway communities for over 30 years and is still active. He has been helping children, youth, young adults, and families in various ways for a long time. His bottom line is, he loves serving and helping others. He graduated from Central Washington University with a BS in Physical Education & Health Education and received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the University of Washington Foster School of Business School in 2013.

Kelaina has recently come to us as our admin/office manager for RBCRC, NWPB, and MARS Early Learning Academy. Kelaina has spent the last 25+ years in the title and escrow industry, and is excited to try something fresh and new. She keeps us organized and on track and assists with our events and making sure they all run smoothly. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son Koren, a sophomore and a point guard at the University of Washington, and her daughter Ava, an avid soccer player, as well as spending time with her horses, dogs, cats, and 30+ chickens.