The Slavic Advisory Board is a group of individuals who share an interest in the development of Slavic studies in the Pacific Northwest, a desire to support the Slavic Department’s efforts to achieve its goals, and a prominent position in one of the communities that are our constituency in the region. They meet on an as-needed basis to discuss both new and ongoing development projects.
Marta Golubiec
Polyways Travel Service LLC Owner/Retired
Longtime member and past officer of various Polish-American organizations in Seattle.
Longtime member and past officer of various Polish-American organizations in Seattle.
Marija Grgurević
Organizational development consultant
Taught Croatian and Serbian for the Department for two quarters in 2003, and is a member of the Croatian Honorary Consulate Committee in Seattle.
Taught Croatian and Serbian for the Department for two quarters in 2003, and is a member of the Croatian Honorary Consulate Committee in Seattle.
Silvie Opatrna Johanson
Czech Instructor
Teaches Czech privately as well as at the UW Experimental College and Seattle Central Community College. Translates, and assists with correspondence for those who have Czech relatives and friends.
Teaches Czech privately as well as at the UW Experimental College and Seattle Central Community College. Translates, and assists with correspondence for those who have Czech relatives and friends.
Anton Kirilov
Software engineer
A native of Bulgaria, with a strong interest in Balkan folklore. Helps organize events in Seattle’s Bulgarian community, and maintains their website.
A native of Bulgaria, with a strong interest in Balkan folklore. Helps organize events in Seattle’s Bulgarian community, and maintains their website.
Vladimir Kirsanov
Manager, Russian Cultural Center of Seattle
Active participant in the University of Washington’s Slavic Fest and coordinator of many cultural events in the Russian community
Active participant in the University of Washington’s Slavic Fest and coordinator of many cultural events in the Russian community
Eugene Lemcio
Professor of New Testament, SPU
Former President of the Ukrainian-American Club of Washington, founder of the Ukrainian Studies Endowment at the University of Washington.
Former President of the Ukrainian-American Club of Washington, founder of the Ukrainian Studies Endowment at the University of Washington.
Stewart Parker
President and CEO, Targeted Genetics Corporation
Alumna of the Slavic Department and the UW Business School. Winner of several awards, including 2001 Small Businessperson of the Year for Western Washington.
Alumna of the Slavic Department and the UW Business School. Winner of several awards, including 2001 Small Businessperson of the Year for Western Washington.
Mara Pitkethly
Former nurse and airline attendant
Born in New York to Czech parents, is a regular visitor to the Czech Republic with a strong interest in the Czech language. Organizer of Czech community events.
Born in New York to Czech parents, is a regular visitor to the Czech Republic with a strong interest in the Czech language. Organizer of Czech community events.
Mary Sherhart
Vocalist, teacher and producer
One of America’s leading teachers and performers of traditional Balkan vocal music. Soloist with the group Balkan Cabaret and member of the Sevdah Institute.
One of America’s leading teachers and performers of traditional Balkan vocal music. Soloist with the group Balkan Cabaret and member of the Sevdah Institute.
Vanda Solomon
Former Events Director, Kosciuszko Foundation
Board member, Polish American / Jewish American Youth in Action, and a volunteer at the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center.
Board member, Polish American / Jewish American Youth in Action, and a volunteer at the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center.
Olga Turecek
Translator, formerly a chemist
Translates books from English into Czech (her native language) for a publisher in Prague.
Translates books from English into Czech (her native language) for a publisher in Prague.
Krystyna Untersteiner
UW Polish Studies Endowment Committee chair, UW alumna, teacher
May 14, 2012: Crnković’s most recent book
Apr 30, 2012: Henry’s book reviewed in The Jewish Daily Forward
Apr 23, 2012: Gordana Crnković’s latest book out