daneille noune, president
first hill resident
Danielle has lived in Seattle for over a decade, and has made First Hill her home since around 2010. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, she graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Psychology and eventually made her way west via a 7 year stopover in New York City. From a very young age Danielle has had a profound interest in social work endeavors and social justice issues. She’s worked as a paralegal both in New York and Seattle, but often fills her free time with nonprofit work geared toward helping others in her community. Her work in law centers around the medical field, where she works with a team providing representation to physicians, hospitals, academic medical centers, and other entities around the Pacific Northwest. Danielle is excited to be involved with FHIA to both strengthen her connections in the neighborhood and to learn more about how she can help support First Hill in continuing to cultivate a thriving and enjoyable community.
ted klainer, vice president
harborview medical center, capital projects manager
Ted Klainer has worked as a Capital Project Manager at Harborview Medical Center for 15 years. Ted has worked on wide range of construction projects at the hospital during those years. Those projects include everything from small renovation work to new construction like the Ninth and Jefferson Building. He is the in-house representative for Harborview’s MIMP Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) and has held that role for nearly 10 years.
Ted is also a member of Swedish Medical Center’s First Hill SAC and Virginia Mason Medical Center’s SAC. He was also a member of Seattle Housing Authority’s Yesler Terrace Citizens Review Committee for nearly 10 years. Ted continues to insure that Harborview Medical Center is an engaged and contributing neighbor on First Hill by advocating for well-designed new construction that enhances the pedestrian experience on First Hill.
robert l. terrell, secretary
first hill resident
Bob Terrell and his wife, Mary, moved to Skyline at First Hill in January, 2012. Bob was a practicing architect in Seattle for over 40 years, the majority of that time as project manager with Kirk Wallace and McKinley, NBBJ and TRA. His focus was on major university buildings on campuses throughout Washington and on commercial buildings in Washington and 24 other states. A few of the buildings for which he was project manager include the Seattle Center Playhouse (now Intiman Theater), the five Seattle bus tunnel stations, two Seattle high-rise office buildings, the John Fluke Manufacturing plant in Everett, the University of Washington Undergraduate Library, the Broadway Performance Hall, and thirty-six retail stores for AT&T. Since moving to First Hill, Bob has been an active participant in FHIA activities,particularly in land use and open space issues.
Eli Lemanski
Horizon House, Director of Construction & Renovations
Eli served in the U.S Navy from 1997 to 2001, which brought him to Seattle from his native Detroit. He graduated from University of Washington with a B.S. in Construction Management. Eli is currently the Director of Construction at Horizon House, a First Hill senior living community, where he manages renovations and major capital improvements to its four-building campus. He has a passion for both senior living and architecture, and delights in working on First Hill.
Eli has served on FHIA’s Board since 2019. He is a dedicated and compassionate member who is committed to enhancing the lives of residents and supporting local businesses. Driven by creating positive change, Eli believes we can address challenges like addiction, homelessness, and safety in partnership with local government and through engaging social services. By working together as a community, we can all ensure the First Hill neighborhood thrives.
ElLA M. McRae, D.V.M.
First Hill Resident
Dr. Ella McRae is a proud South Seattle Native and graduate of Washinton State University. Dr. McRae is passionate about building and empowering community to create spaces that are not only healing, but allow community members to be able to be their complete selves. She is currently a community builder for Seattle Housing Authority. Ella brings her passion to create healing space and community building experience to FHIA.