Caitlin Foster

Caitlin Foster is an experienced professional with a diverse background in gardening, digital marketing, and nonprofit management. Currently serving as a Gardener 2 at the University of Washington since February 2023, Caitlin previously held positions at Woodland Park Zoo as an Assistant Gardener and South Seattle College as Greenhouse Staff, where responsibilities included customer engagement and greenhouse maintenance. In the nonprofit sector, Caitlin has contributed as an Annual Fund Officer and Philanthropy Events Coordinator at Seattle Aquarium, successfully managing events and fundraising campaigns. Notable achievements include coordinating the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation's 20th Anniversary Gala, which yielded a net profit of $240,000. Caitlin's earlier roles encompassed development and citizenship case management at various organizations, alongside a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor’s Degree from Whitman College in History and Mandarin.