Ellensburg resident and Central Washington University (CWU) trustee Karen M. Johnson has begun a new role as president and CEO of the Yakima Foundation, according to a CWU News release dated September 7, 2026. The announcement states Johnson assumed her position with the Yakima Foundation on September 7, 2026, following her service as a CWU trustee. The Yakima Foundation supports community initiatives in Yakima, Washington. Johnson's transition from university governance to regional nonprofit leadership marks a shift in her professional focus within the local community.
CWU Trustee Becomes Yakima Foundation President
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- ✓Ellensburg resident and Central Washington University (CWU) trustee Karen M. Johnson has begun a new role as president and CEO of the Yakima Foundation“CWU trustee begins new role as president and CEO of Yakima foundation September 7, 2026 by Marketing and Communications Read More Read more about this article.”
- ⚠The announcement states Johnson assumed her position with the Yakima Foundation on September 7, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The announcement states Johnson followed her service as a CWU trusteeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The Yakima Foundation supports community initiatives in Yakima, WashingtonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Johnson's transition from university governance to regional nonprofit leadership marks a shift in her professional focus within the local communityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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