Carol Kowalski

Carol Kowalski, CAP, currently serves as Vice President of Business, Community, and Government Relations at Kitsap Bank, focusing on sustainable partnerships that benefit community and society. With extensive experience in philanthropic engagement, Carol founded Kowalski, INSPIRE! as a consultant for community engagement and philanthropic initiatives. Previous roles include Director of Principal and Planned Giving at YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, and various leadership positions at Washington State University, including Director of Philanthropic Engagement and Development. Carol's career also includes marketing leadership in athletics at Arizona State University and Oregon State University, and a foundational role at the Seattle Supersonics. Educational qualifications include a Chartered Advisor of Philanthropy from The American College of Financial Services and a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Washington State University.