Jessie Bustamante

Bio

Jessie Bustamante is the Executive Director of Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington State. In this role Jessie supports 16 Club CEOs to expand fundraising, strengthen brand recognition, and increase access to high quality youth development programs. She is deeply motivated by the belief that every young person deserves a safe and inspiring place to learn, grow, and thrive.

Previously Jessie served as Chief Advancement Officer at ACCEL, an organization in Phoenix, Arizona that supports individuals who have severe and profound disabilities and special needs. Her leadership in fundraising, marketing, communications, and external affairs helped accelerate impact and strengthen community partnerships. She has also held leadership and philanthropy roles at the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, and Moishe House.

Jessie is a connector and strategist who thrives on bold goals and transformational philanthropy. She is passionate about developing more skilled and confident fundraisers because strong missions deserve strong support.

Outside of her professional work Jessie proudly serves on the board of Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary which provides care and adoption services for senior dogs. In her free time you can find her volunteering with local dog rescues. She lives in Seattle with her husband Luis and their two pups Hope and Hulk.

Jessie has been recognized as a Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, a Women in Business honoree, and a Titan 100 honoree in 2025, celebrating her leadership and impact within the nonprofit sector and the communities she serves.