Carol Pencke, Organization Solutions/Consulting for the Nonprofit, Philanthropic and Educational Community, Seattle WA and Senior Development and Training Consultant for the Applied Research Center, Oakland CA.

Carol Pencke came to consulting in 2000, having served as the Executive Director of A Territory Resource (now the Social Justice Fund of the Northwest) for seven years. Included in her client base are the Ms. Foundation for Women as project manager on comprehensive, accurate sexuality education, NARAL ProChoice America on organizational development and strategic planning, and The Applied Research Center.  She also assisted northwest native tribes to build a regional philanthropic institution: The Potlatch Fund.

In addition, Carol has served Board member of the Applied Research Center. Previously, she chaired of the NARAL ProChoice WA Board, chaired the national NARAL ProChoice America Board, and chaired the national NARAL Foundation Board. She has served on numerous other local, regional and national Boards.  She continues to speak about women and reproductive rights, philanthropy and social and racial justice.

When not working to change the world, Carol enjoys her partner and children, friends, riding, walking, travel, and reading.