The People Behind the Mission.
The People Behind the Mission.
Glen
Gonzalez
MSW, LICSW
Founder, Executive Director, & Boxing CoachGlen Gonzalez is the Founder and Executive Director of The Inti Project, where he combines lived experience with more than 25 years of professional experience supporting youth, families, and communities. A licensed clinical social worker, Army veteran, boxing coach, and Teaching Professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work, Glen has dedicated his career to helping young people build resilience through mentorship, trauma-informed care, and meaningful relationships.
Having experienced significant adversity as a young person, Glen understands firsthand the life-changing impact that one caring adult can have. That experience shaped his lifelong commitment to creating opportunities for youth to feel seen, supported, and empowered to discover their own potential.
For nearly 15 years, Glen has coached boxing throughout Western Washington, witnessing how movement, discipline, and trusted relationships can become powerful tools for healing and personal growth. Those experiences inspired the creation of The Inti Project—a place where young people can strengthen both mind and body while building resilience, confidence, and a lasting sense of belonging.
Outside of his work, Glen is the proud father of two daughters, an avid pickleball player, and a firm believer that no one thrives alone.
Cauã
Francisco
MSW (Candidate)
Director of Activities & Head Boxing CoachOriginally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Coach Francisco Cauã began training in martial arts at the age of six. He competed in Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu before discovering his passion for boxing. At 18, he began training and competing under Coach Ricardo Acuna.
While competing, Coach Francisco realized that his greatest passion was coaching. He began coaching in 2021 under the mentorship of Coach Lee Torres and has since gained experience co-leading an amateur boxing team alongside Coach Jacque Ines.
In addition to coaching, Francisco is pursuing his Master of Social Work at the University of Washington, where he was also a student of The Inti Project Founder, Glen Gonzalez. Through both the classroom and the gym, Francisco has embraced a shared vision of using boxing as a catalyst for personal growth, healing, and community. His goal is to combine the discipline, confidence, and sense of belonging found in boxing with the principles of social work to help young people develop both inside and outside the ring.
As Director of Activities and Head Boxing Coach for The Inti Project, Coach Francisco is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every athlete can build resilience, confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills through the sport of boxing.
Hudson Lingelbach
Assistant Boxing Coach and TrainerGrowing up in Kenmore, Washington, Hudson Lingelbach began training in Taekwondo at the age of 10. Over the years, he competed in sparring and demonstration team events, earning recognition throughout the regional Taekwondo community. Hudson currently holds a Kukkiwon-certified 3rd Dan Black Belt and serves as the Assistant Master and Demo Team Captain at Tiger Kicks Martial Arts, where he teaches and mentors students of all ages—from young children to adults.
At 18, Hudson discovered a passion for boxing and began training under The Inti Project Founder, Glen Gonzalez. After three years of dedicated training, he stepped into the role of Assistant Coach, helping new students develop their boxing skills while building confidence, resilience, and discipline. Having grown up in a martial arts gym, Hudson understands firsthand the transformative impact that structured training can have on physical health, self-confidence, and personal character. He is passionate about helping others experience that same growth.
Outside of coaching, Hudson is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Washington Bothell. He plans to continue his education in kinesiology, with the goal of helping athletes and martial artists maximize their performance while promoting long-term health and injury prevention.
As an Assistant Coach for The Inti Project, Hudson is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where every participant has the opportunity to develop confidence, discipline, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Dr. Kristen Kvamme
PsyD
Board ChairDr. Kristen Kvamme is a licensed psychologist, educator, and nonprofit leader dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities build resilience and reach their full potential. Throughout her career, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families, specializing in trauma recovery, mental health, and personal growth.
Her doctoral research focused on developing self-efficacy in at-risk youth through resilience-building experiences, reinforcing her belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of their circumstances. She is passionate about creating environments where youth feel supported, empowered, and equipped to build meaningful futures while strengthening the communities around them.
As Chair of The Inti Project's Board of Directors, Dr. Kvamme provides strategic leadership and governance, helping guide the organization's long-term vision and growth. She is committed to advancing The Inti Project's mission by fostering compassion, collaboration, and opportunity, ensuring every young person has access to the relationships, resources, and support they need to build resilience and thrive.
Shawnti
Johnson
MSW, LICSW
Vice ChairShawnti Johnson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), educator, and community leader with more than 20 years of experience in mental health, child welfare, adult education, and addressing the systemic impacts of oppression on Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and multiracial communities.
She serves as a full-time faculty member at the University of Washington School of Social Work and is the Principal of Revolutionary Connections, PLLC. In addition to her professional work, Shawnti is an active community volunteer and serves on numerous civic and nonprofit boards, bringing a deep commitment to collaboration, advocacy, and community engagement.
Shawnti's leadership is grounded in both professional expertise and lived values. She honors her Scottish, Irish, and African ancestry while recognizing that she lives and works on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples. She believes meaningful healing, equity, and opportunity are built through authentic relationships, courageous conversations, and strong community partnerships.
As Vice Chair of The Inti Project's Board of Directors, Shawnti helps provide strategic leadership and governance, ensuring the organization remains rooted in equity, belonging, and community while advancing opportunities for young people and families to thrive.
Jeff
Klink
TreasurerJeff Klink is a sales professional who has served the Puget Sound business community for more than 25 years. Throughout his career, he has built lasting relationships founded on integrity, service, and leadership, bringing a people-first approach to every role he serves.
Beyond his professional work, Jeff has dedicated many years to coaching youth sports, mentoring young people, and serving within the recovery community. He has also spent years volunteering in correctional facilities, supporting individuals working toward lasting recovery, personal transformation, and renewed purpose.
As Treasurer of The Inti Project's Board of Directors, Jeff brings a strong commitment to financial stewardship, community engagement, and servant leadership. He believes lasting change is built through trusted relationships, accountability, and investing in the potential of every young person and family the organization serves.
Simone
Vieco
MSW, LMSW
SecretarySimone Vieco earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from McGill University, with double minors in Behavioral Science and Middle Eastern Languages. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Washingtonwith a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families.
She has extensive experience serving children, youth, and families through public child welfare, community mental health, and nonprofit organizations. Her professional background includes Child Protective Services investigations, outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, forensic interviewing, and supporting immigrant Latino young adults in Extended Foster Care.
Before graduate school, Simone supervised after-school programs for teenagers with learning disabilities. She is also a classically trained pastry chef, embracing the culinary arts as a source of creativity, connection, and resilience. As the proud Latina daughter of immigrants, Simone is honored to serve individuals and families through bilingual and bicultural practice.
As Secretary of The Inti Project's Board of Directors, Simone brings a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, equity, and community-centered support. She is passionate about helping create opportunities where every young person and family feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.
SooJin Yu Simpson
MSW, LICSW
Board MemberSooJin Yu Simpson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), educator, and advocate whose work centers on healing justice, identity development, and community empowerment.
She serves as Associate Director of Educational Access and Student Well-Being for the University of Washington's Master of Arts in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology program and is a lecturer at the UW School of Social Work. She is also the Founder and Principal of Adoption Identity Race Exploration (AIRE), an organization providing therapy, consultation, and community organizing for BIPOC adoptees.
As a transracial and transnational Korean adoptee, SooJin brings both lived experience and professional expertiseto her work supporting individuals and communities impacted by adoption, foster care, and racial trauma. Her approach is grounded in identity, belonging, healing, and community, creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
With more than 20 years of experience in child welfare, higher education, and community collaboration, including a decade with the University of Washington School of Social Work's Child Welfare Training and Advancement Program (CWTAP), SooJin brings invaluable leadership to The Inti Project's Board of Directors. She is committed to advancing the organization's mission by helping create a community where every young person has the opportunity to build resilience, discover their strengths, and thrive.