Staff

Amy Saxe-Eyler, Executive Director

Having spent most of her career in the world of corporate finance and operational excellence, Amy made a swift transition to an idyllic island life in early 2009, first as a resident of Orcas Island, then moving to San Juan in 2015. She has made a personal commitment to work locally and has devoted her professional skills to local nonprofits in both employee and volunteer roles.

Amy has served as the Energy Program and Member Services Manager at OPALCO, Executive Director at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehab Center, the Finance and Marketing Manager at SJICF, and most recently as the Development Director of the SJI Library District. Her passion is nurturing collaborative relationships to help meet the needs of her community. She is thrilled to be returning to SJICF in the leadership role.

In her spare time, Amy can be found hiking with her husband Steve and 2 rescue greyhounds, cuddling with her 2 cats, and planning her next trip to Europe. She serves on the board of APS Friday Harbor and is active in the SJICF Women’s Fund and local knitting community.

Carrie Unpingco, Operations Manager

Carrie was born and raised in beautiful Leavenworth, WA and earned a BS degree in Community Health Education from Central Washington University. After graduating in 2007, she moved to San Juan Island to work at Inter Island Medical Center.

Carrie transitioned to Peace Island Medical Center upon its opening in 2012 as the Executive Assistant in Administration. In July of 2014, Carrie joined the San Juan Island Community Foundation as Operations Manager where she quickly decided the Foundation was the perfect fit for her interests. Carrie is active as a member of Rotary, CATS (Community Arts Theatre Society) and Peace Island Volunteers.

Carrie and her family have made San Juan Island their home for nearly twenty years and are here to stay. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Juan, their two young children, Aries and Athena, and their two dachshunds, Daphne and Darla.

Katie Stringer, Administrative Support

Katie joined the San Juan Island Community Foundation as an Administrative Assistant in the fall of 2023. She has a diverse professional background, including careers in human resources, software implementation, and wedding planning.

Katie moved to San Juan Island in 2014 after falling in love with the islands while planning her own wedding on Orcas Island. Over the past 10 years, she and her wife have created three local businesses and have recently become increasingly involved in youth athletics programs.

When she’s not keeping the office running smoothly or answering questions for scholarship students, you can find Katie chasing after her energetic 4- and 8-year-olds, Lincoln and Sadie, or attending a high school softball game (coached by her wife Michelle). Katie enjoys crafts of all kinds, exploring the island’s natural beauty, and playing games with her family.