Meet Our Team

Meet our HS4H Guild Officers & Founding Members

Scott Bingham (President & Co-Founder)

I am honored to have served in my leadership role in Information Technology at Seattle Children’s for nearly 11 years and have deep passion for delivering technology solutions that enable our clinicians and researchers to provide the hope, care and cures for all patients coming to Seattle Children’s. I am privileged to have completed my Leadership Executive MBA at Seattle University where I refined my dream of helping families in need by blending philanthropy with business, social justice and corporate social responsibility. Just as Seattle Children’s founding promise is to provide care for all children regardless of a family’s ability to pay, I believe we also must provide support for the whole family as necessary to promote a healing home for our patients.

When a child is critically ill, the whole family is affected. I was inspired to give more than I could through my current role alone in Information Technology and was compelled to found the Housing Solutions for Hope Guild (HS4H).

Our mission is to deliver safe, readily available housing solutions for patient families in greatest need at Seattle Children’s to improve health care outcomes while supporting greater hope, care and cures.

I invite you to join us in our pursuit through generous financial donations and if you too are so inspired – please join me as an individual member or corporate sponsor of the Housing Solutions for Hope Guild.

Lauri Bingham (Operations Officer & Co-Founder)

I am honored to be a Founding Member of the Housing Solutions for Hope Guild. I saw firsthand the impact a child’s illness has on the whole family as both the mother of a patient as well as several years as a volunteer at Seattle Children’s. While I was there as a baby rocking specialist, I met many families whose lives had been dramatically altered due to their child’s illness. Everyone’s goal was ‘to go home’. Knowing that there are families that struggle with that goal, due to no fault of their own, became a passion project as my husband Scott, formulated his Seattle University LEMBA project. Housing Solutions for Hope Guild was originated from a deep desire to ensure all families have a safe, healthy ‘home’ on the other side of their hospital stay.

Sarah Dosen (Treasurer)

I am equally inspired and honored to work alongside our amazing members to work towards finding housing solutions for the many innocent in need. With a deep rooted passion for medicine & desire to take care of others, as a pre-medical student myself, joining in on the efforts of this guild was a no brainer.

There really is nothing like the comfort of ‘home’ & my hope is to help give those patients and their families in need at Seattle Children’s just a little peace of mind that they have a ‘home’ to go to when the time comes. A home after all, makes a world of difference as their healing begins

Maritza Chott (Vice President)

I am honored and inspired in equal measure as I step into the role of vice president alonside a dedicated group of leaders. I first discovered Housing Solutions for Hope during my very first week on the job. With the Inaugural Golf Tournament just two weeks away, I didn’t hesitate—I joined almost immediately. Having faced similar family challenges myself, I know how vital a safety net is—and I know the fear of not having one. I’m committed to providing that same relief and peace of mind to families who don’t have that luxury. By honoring the legacy of Seattle Children’s—providing compassionate care regardless of a family's financial situation—we ensure no one has to face housing uncertainty alone. For me, helping these families find a sense of home is personal, it’s my ‘why’.

Emily Nguyen (Marketing Chair)

As a Seattle native, I’ve always admired the incredible impact Seattle Children’s has on local families, and the community’s dedication to making that impact possible. I’ve been inspired by friends and family who work or volunteer in healthcare, especially at Seattle Children’s, and I’ve always wanted to find a way to give back.

I joined Housing Solutions for Hope in 2025 for the opportunity to combine my passion for marketing with my desire to support the community I grew up in. I help manage our social media, website, and event materials for our annual golf charity tournaments. Supporting Seattle Children’s means helping ensure that every family has a safe, comfortable place to stay while their child receives treatment, and I’m so proud to be apart of that mission.

Derik Harris (Technology Officer)

I joined Seattle Children’s Hospital as an employee in 2019 and thoroughly support the vision of Hope Care & Cure for all the kiddos in the WAMI (Washington, Alaska, Montana & Idaho) regions. Currently I manage our IT Contract team that reviews & executes all of the IT and technological vendor contracts for the organization, as well as a team that owns all things IT Hardware Asset Management related. I have been part of Housing Solutions for Hope guild since 2021 and am excited to watch our guild grow and see how our fundraising efforts provide housing for families who need our financial support.

I invite anyone & everyone to join our guild, or donate $$ to our cause, or become a sponsor or participant in our annual golf tournament as we do our part in supporting the Seattle Children's vision!

Mallory Gellner (Secretary)

When I attended my first HS4H Golf Tournament, I witnessed a real family speak about the impact this Guild had on their journey to healing. It brought me to tears and I immediately felt called to do more. As a Dental Assistant, I understand the importance of a supportive, comfortable environment during medical treatment. My experience has fueled my passion and commitment to seek out ways to help others in any way I can.

Our objective is close to my heart because my little sister received unrivaled care from Seattle Children’s Hospital in the past. I have witnessed firsthand the challenges many families face during such adverse times. No matter who you are, it seems like everyone has ties to Seattle Children’s in one way or another. They truly provide some of the greatest care in the Country and our Guild is an extension of that mission.

At Housing Solutions for Hope, we believe that every family deserves a safe, comfortable place to heal while their child receives the best possible medical care. Through our work, we strive to bring hope and relief to families during their most difficult moments. Our goal is to ensure that every family we support can focus on what truly matters: the health and well-being of their child. I am proud to donate my time to an organization that makes a tangible difference in the lives of families in need.

Pauline Kang'ethe-Day (Auditor)

I started working at Seattle Children’s in 2019, inspired by its founding promise to provide care for all children, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. The mission of Housing Solutions for Hope guild—to deliver safe, readily available housing solutions for patient families in greatest need at Seattle Children’s—resonated deeply with me and I was happy to join the guild. By improving health care outcomes while supporting greater hope, care, and cures, this mission aligns perfectly with Seattle Children’s commitment to holistic family care.

Driven by a desire to support meaningful causes, I am eager to leverage my financial expertise to further the mission of Housing Solutions for Hope. I am dedicated to ensuring that the organization’s resources are managed efficiently and responsibly, thereby supporting the provision of safe, affordable, and accessible housing for those in need and building a brighter future for individuals and families in need.

Jessica Westerlund (Membership Chair)

I first got involved through Maritzia, who at the time was the membership chair. I met her at a tech networking event and she was so kind and welcoming. When she gave me her business card to connect for coffee, she shared her HS4H card and spent time telling me all about the Guild and the work it does. I had been looking for a local organization in the Seattle area to get involved with, so it immediately felt like a perfect fit.

What truly keeps me involved with HS4H is the impact it makes. I have family members who already face financial hardship, and the thought of their child becoming seriously ill in that situation is heartbreaking. When parents choose to stay by their child’s side in the hospital, they often cannot work and can quickly run the risk of becoming unhoused. No family should have to face that choice. Hearing the stories of the families we support and knowing HS4H provides housing during such a critical time is why this work means so much to me.

Marty and Stacia Weishaar (Founding Members)

The Weishaar family became founding members of HS4H after giving to Seattle Children’s for many years. Stacia and Marty served on the HS4H board for the first few years and are still involved financially and as volunteers. Stacia who works for Cross Country Mortgage, continues to donate a portion of every closed transaction to the Guild.