Anne Phyfe Palmer
Annual Fund & Membership Manager at Arboretum Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Christine Stepherson (She/Her)
Whether it be as an employer, a business leader, a teacher, a volunteer mom at school or as a convener around social justice discussions, Anne Phyfe leads with her heart and with the greater community in mind. She excels in all the professional components necessary for what comes next for her -- community relations, outreach, building brand identity, coalition work, speaking, managing staff, training. Her work in wellness made a lasting impact on Seattle but her leadership style crosses industries. Having known Anne Phyfe for more than 25 years it is hard to click a box for relationship. She has been my client: her running a fabulous business and me working with her developing a communications plan in the first decade of 8 Limbs and I have been her client as a yoga student and purchaser of her books. We have volunteered in community and the mountains together. I have experienced first-hand how she uses her talents and energy to bring people together.
Melina Meza
Anne Phyfe is a triple threat, and then some! She comes to the table with business and marketing smarts, programming and forecasting genius, and a sweet and nurturing heart. Her vision for 8 Limbs, and for my part in it, led to more than 25 years of collaboration, co-creation, and friendship. This long relationship has encouraged me to hone my own skills as a teacher, leader, and independent business owner, and to keep following my creative ideas. A born leader, Anne Phyfe knows how to spot talent and hard-to-train qualities like authenticity, groundedness (is that a word?) and presence, and built a team of teachers and staff that were, and still are, like another family to me. Our studios were known for the depth of character our teachers and staff displayed, and for our commitment to equity and social justice. She knows when to lead, and when to let others showcase their strengths. She can communicate with both discernment and compassion, and fosters a learning culture that allows others to feel comfortable sharing their own ideas and challenges. I miss working with her!
Christine Stepherson (She/Her)
Whether it be as an employer, a business leader, a teacher, a volunteer mom at school or as a convener around social justice discussions, Anne Phyfe leads with her heart and with the greater community in mind. She excels in all the professional components necessary for what comes next for her -- community relations, outreach, building brand identity, coalition work, speaking, managing staff, training. Her work in wellness made a lasting impact on Seattle but her leadership style crosses industries. Having known Anne Phyfe for more than 25 years it is hard to click a box for relationship. She has been my client: her running a fabulous business and me working with her developing a communications plan in the first decade of 8 Limbs and I have been her client as a yoga student and purchaser of her books. We have volunteered in community and the mountains together. I have experienced first-hand how she uses her talents and energy to bring people together.
Melina Meza
Anne Phyfe is a triple threat, and then some! She comes to the table with business and marketing smarts, programming and forecasting genius, and a sweet and nurturing heart. Her vision for 8 Limbs, and for my part in it, led to more than 25 years of collaboration, co-creation, and friendship. This long relationship has encouraged me to hone my own skills as a teacher, leader, and independent business owner, and to keep following my creative ideas. A born leader, Anne Phyfe knows how to spot talent and hard-to-train qualities like authenticity, groundedness (is that a word?) and presence, and built a team of teachers and staff that were, and still are, like another family to me. Our studios were known for the depth of character our teachers and staff displayed, and for our commitment to equity and social justice. She knows when to lead, and when to let others showcase their strengths. She can communicate with both discernment and compassion, and fosters a learning culture that allows others to feel comfortable sharing their own ideas and challenges. I miss working with her!
Christine Stepherson (She/Her)
Whether it be as an employer, a business leader, a teacher, a volunteer mom at school or as a convener around social justice discussions, Anne Phyfe leads with her heart and with the greater community in mind. She excels in all the professional components necessary for what comes next for her -- community relations, outreach, building brand identity, coalition work, speaking, managing staff, training. Her work in wellness made a lasting impact on Seattle but her leadership style crosses industries. Having known Anne Phyfe for more than 25 years it is hard to click a box for relationship. She has been my client: her running a fabulous business and me working with her developing a communications plan in the first decade of 8 Limbs and I have been her client as a yoga student and purchaser of her books. We have volunteered in community and the mountains together. I have experienced first-hand how she uses her talents and energy to bring people together.
Melina Meza
Anne Phyfe is a triple threat, and then some! She comes to the table with business and marketing smarts, programming and forecasting genius, and a sweet and nurturing heart. Her vision for 8 Limbs, and for my part in it, led to more than 25 years of collaboration, co-creation, and friendship. This long relationship has encouraged me to hone my own skills as a teacher, leader, and independent business owner, and to keep following my creative ideas. A born leader, Anne Phyfe knows how to spot talent and hard-to-train qualities like authenticity, groundedness (is that a word?) and presence, and built a team of teachers and staff that were, and still are, like another family to me. Our studios were known for the depth of character our teachers and staff displayed, and for our commitment to equity and social justice. She knows when to lead, and when to let others showcase their strengths. She can communicate with both discernment and compassion, and fosters a learning culture that allows others to feel comfortable sharing their own ideas and challenges. I miss working with her!
Christine Stepherson (She/Her)
Whether it be as an employer, a business leader, a teacher, a volunteer mom at school or as a convener around social justice discussions, Anne Phyfe leads with her heart and with the greater community in mind. She excels in all the professional components necessary for what comes next for her -- community relations, outreach, building brand identity, coalition work, speaking, managing staff, training. Her work in wellness made a lasting impact on Seattle but her leadership style crosses industries. Having known Anne Phyfe for more than 25 years it is hard to click a box for relationship. She has been my client: her running a fabulous business and me working with her developing a communications plan in the first decade of 8 Limbs and I have been her client as a yoga student and purchaser of her books. We have volunteered in community and the mountains together. I have experienced first-hand how she uses her talents and energy to bring people together.
Melina Meza
Anne Phyfe is a triple threat, and then some! She comes to the table with business and marketing smarts, programming and forecasting genius, and a sweet and nurturing heart. Her vision for 8 Limbs, and for my part in it, led to more than 25 years of collaboration, co-creation, and friendship. This long relationship has encouraged me to hone my own skills as a teacher, leader, and independent business owner, and to keep following my creative ideas. A born leader, Anne Phyfe knows how to spot talent and hard-to-train qualities like authenticity, groundedness (is that a word?) and presence, and built a team of teachers and staff that were, and still are, like another family to me. Our studios were known for the depth of character our teachers and staff displayed, and for our commitment to equity and social justice. She knows when to lead, and when to let others showcase their strengths. She can communicate with both discernment and compassion, and fosters a learning culture that allows others to feel comfortable sharing their own ideas and challenges. I miss working with her!
Experience
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Arboretum Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Annual Fund & Membership Manager
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Dec 2022 - Present
Annual Fund and Membership Management – Support the work plan and calendar for the Advancement team and the supporting documents such as acknowledgment letters, appeals, and event invitations and programming for our spring member events. Event Support - Projects as assigned by the Director of Advancement to support donor events, including Opening Night Gala, including securing raffle items and sponsors and other projects as needed. Annual Fund and Membership Management – Support the work plan and calendar for the Advancement team and the supporting documents such as acknowledgment letters, appeals, and event invitations and programming for our spring member events. Event Support - Projects as assigned by the Director of Advancement to support donor events, including Opening Night Gala, including securing raffle items and sponsors and other projects as needed.
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Sasquatch Books
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Author, This Life of Mine Journal Series
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Mar 2019 - Present
• Created legacy journal series for Seattle-based imprint of Penguin Random House, the first of which sold 10,000 copies in the first year. • Collaborated with Sasquatch editor and designer and Barnes & Noble Books to envision follow-up journals. • Followed tight publishing schedule to deliver manuscript and author edits on time. • This Life of Mine: A Legacy Journal published March 2019. • This Family of Mine: A Keepsake Journal published September 2021. • My Baby's Book: A Keepsake Journal to be published January 2023. Show less
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8 Limbs Yoga Centers
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, Director of Education & Programming, Teacher Training Director, Marketing Manager
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Aug 1996 - Jul 2021
Founder/Owner • Started award-winning business with four neighborhood locations and retail serving more than 40,000 students. • Generated annual revenue of $1,600,000, an increase of 100% from first to last year. • Initiated and participated in race & equity training for our staff and staff of other local yoga studios. • Sold business in January of 2020, then guided new owner and business through Covid-19 shut-down. Director of Education & Programming • Selected, managed, and retained experienced staff of 60 yoga and meditation instructors. • Liaised with community members and teachers for educational programming, and with local organizations (such as Solid Ground Washington and Duwamish Tribal Services) for event partnerships. • Partnered with local community colleges to expand their course catalogs and fill studio classes for 15 years with 5-10 series per year. • Generated diverse slate of educational programming for both physical and mental wellness. • Hosted and participated in quarterly yoga trainings with nationally recognized instructors. • Opened livestream channel ten hours after our studio closed due to the lock-down and devised innovative programming to meet the changing needs of a new landscape throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Marketing Director • Created strong brand identity and managed print, website, digital, and social media marketing for classes, workshops, retreats, trainings, and special events, including annual membership campaigns and two website redesigns. • Authored monthly newsletter to 23,000+ customers for more than 15 years. Teacher & Teacher Training Director • Taught over 10,000 students yoga, meditation, and philosophy. • Developed, operated, and taught in adjoining teacher training, with three vocational certificate programs licensed by Washington. • Attained and maintained licensure with WA State Workforce Board for 13 years. • Trained more than 500 teachers-in-training how to teach yoga, meditation, and philosophy. Show less
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Common Ground Magazine
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advertising Sales Manager
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Feb 1994 - Sep 1996
• Increased advertising sales by 45% during first year. • Hired and managed two associates. • Prospected and cold-called customers to develop new sales leads. • Helped customers write and design both display and classified ads. • Presented engaging media packages and advertising options to prospects. • Negotiated pricing following company procedures to close sales with new advertisers. • Explained to clients how specific types of advertising helped promote customer products or services. • Used persuasive techniques to overcome objections and close new sales opportunities. • Worked with design team to create regular schedule of promotions. • Initiated annual fair for advertisers to market their offerings in person. Show less
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Education
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1988 - 1992
University of Vermont
B.A., English Literature and Women's Studies -
1984 - 1988
Benjamin Franklin High School
New Orleans, LA
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