Noel oversees the day-to-day operations at the START Center, including the START project life cycle, Center marketing & communications, HR and recruitment, archive management, Center finances and awards, and payroll. She holds two degrees from the University of Washington, a Master of Communication in Communities and Networks and a BS in Environmental Science and Resource Management.
Noel is a lifelong dog lover, and spends her free time spoiling her senior Chiweenie, Bert.