Sweet Tea Connections Board Members
Founder & President
TATUM FETTIG
TFETTIG@SWEETTEACONNECTIONS.ORGTatum Fettig is a Mother to her two most precious children Judd and Teagan. On December 5, 2016 her two year old daughter, Teagan, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma (brain cancer). Teagan is now 10 years old and has an acquired brain injury. Tatum received her Masters in Education from Seattle University in 2009 and was a high school Counselor for 9 years. Prior to being a high school counselor, Tatum worked within the social service field for 8 years working with varying populations from youth to adults. Following her daughter’s medical complications, she had the privilege to work as a Multiple Sclerosis Navigator for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for two years. Currently she is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Case Manager for OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.
Vice President & Secretary
Lindsey horning
LindseyHorning@SWEETTEACONNECTIONS.ORGLindsey Horning is a dedicated mother to two beautiful children, Carlin and Brooks. Her daughter has cerebral palsy, and Lindsey met Tatum through their daughters’ adaptive soccer team, a connection that sparked both friendship and shared purpose. Lindsey has worked at Boeing for nearly 20 years, currently serving as the Fabrication Business Operations Senior Manager helping to drive the business. Prior to this role, she spent seven years on the 737 Program in program management and nearly a decade in Finance within the company.
A proud Renton native and Washington State University alumna, Lindsey is deeply passionate about giving back to her community. She is honored to serve as Vice President and Secretary of Sweet Tea Connections, where she contributes to the mission of bringing rest and connection to individuals and families facing both architectural and financial barriers to rest.
Treasurer & Secretary
TOM SLINING
TSLINING@SWEETTEACONNECTIONS.ORG
Tom Slining worked as an audit supervisor with the Department of Defense, a consultant, and a contract analyst before becoming Teagan's "Papa" in 2014. His work experiences in the financial world were weighted toward cost accounting and cost and efficiency audits and included work and living in Seattle, WA, Boise, ID, and Germany (for work in Africa and the former Soviet Union). Tom is fully retired near the Cedar River where he enjoys cycling, running, hiking, traveling with his wife of 49 years (Suzy), cooking and hanging out with his grandchildren (Teagan and Judd).
Macy Westrick
Program Manager
Macy is a Social worker who is passionate about helping families navigate the world of disability by providing support, education, and fun. Brings a unique combination of strong program management, coordination, and implementation skills with a unique and personal connection with this population.