About SVP Seattle

Social Venture Partners Seattle partners with nonprofits and companies to strengthen communities through learning, collaboration, and long-term partnership.

Who We Are

Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP Seattle) is a nonprofit based in King County that works with community organizations to build capacity and support effective solutions to local challenges.

Founded in 1997, SVP Seattle brings together people from different backgrounds to learn about the nonprofit sector, support organizations doing critical work, and contribute skills, resources, and leadership in meaningful ways.

SVP Seattle is the lead partner and program designer for the Amazon Fellows Program.

How We Partner with Amazon

SVP Seattle designs and leads the Amazon Fellows Program in partnership with Amazon. The program reflects how we work more broadly: combining learning, partnership, and real-world application. 

Our Regional Partners

SVP Seattle works with trusted SVP affiliates to host Fellows locally and connect them with nonprofits in their region. SVP Seattle provides the core program design and curriculum, while local partners bring regional context and relationships.
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Our Team

SVP Seattle staff and our regional partners bring experience in nonprofit leadership, partnership development, and program design. We work closely with Amazon, nonprofit partners, and regional liaisons to support a strong Fellows experience.
Emiko Atherton
Executive Director, SVP Seattle
Dannette O'Connell
Executive Director, SVP NYC
Melanie Matthews
Sr Programs Advisor, SVP Seattle
David Onek
Executive Director, SV2
Jeanina Messerly
Admin Associate, SVP Seattle
Linda Prieto
Chief Program & Advancement Officer, SV2
Leticia Ocampo Villamar
Deputy Director, SVP Seattle
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