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Kirby Winfield is the founding GP of…
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Volunteer Experience
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Board of Trustees
Seattle Preparatory School
- Present 5 years 5 months
Education
Currently serve on the Executive Committee
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Board of Directors
Special Olympics Washington
- Present 12 years 2 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Board Chair 2018/19, currently serve on the Executive Committee
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Committee Member
Washington State Access to Justice - Technology Bill of Rights
- 2 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Helped create and pass legislation promoting equal rights (due process, court filing and appearance, explanatory information) for those without access to technology.
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Auction Co-chair
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
- 3 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Auction raised more than $5M for Down syndrome therapy, research, and political action.
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Advisory Board
Friendship Circle of Washington
- Present 10 years 7 months
Children
The mission of the Friendship Circle is to bridge the gap between special needs and typical youth through shared experience.
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The Haring Center Campaign Board Member
University of Washington College of Education
- Present 10 years 7 months
Education
The Haring Center was the first educational research facility to prove that children with Down syndrome have the ability to learn. Educational approaches and academic programs that are used today to teach children with Down syndrome in the majority of our nation’s classrooms are based on the model curriculum that was developed as a result of the work done at the Haring Center. The program has been implemented across the U.S. and in over 17 countries around the world.
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Board of Commissioners
Seattle Sports Commission
- 1 year 2 months
Arts and Culture
We’re bringing the world to Seattle and uniting the region with sports. By fostering a strong sports culture, we’re strengthening local business, local kids, and local pride.
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Medha Agarwal
I’m thrilled to announce defy.vc’s investment in Birches Health as part of their $20M combined Seed and Series A funding round, alongside incredible partners like AlleyCorp, General Catalyst, Will Ventures, and others. As someone deeply passionate about backing companies that tackle important problems for our society, I couldn’t be more excited about what Birches is building—a national virtual clinic dedicated to treating gambling addiction and related behavioral disorders like gaming, sex, porn, and internet addictions. What excites me most is Birches’ innovative health assurance model: proactive, accessible, and affordable care that’s evidence-based and delivered right at home. With the explosion of legal sports betting—think nearly $1.5 billion wagered on this year’s Super Bowl alone—we’re staring down a looming public health emergency. Traditional options like hotlines or generic therapy fall short for this high-acuity issue, but Birches changes that by offering specialized therapy from trained clinicians, multimodal treatment, and peer support, all covered by major insurers like United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. It’s available in all 50 states, breaking down geographical and financial barriers that have left so many without help. The impact is already profound: 96% of patients report an improved quality of life, and 94% give Birches a 5/5 rating. By partnering with state governments, payors, and policymakers, Birches is pushing gambling addiction into the spotlight of behavioral health conversations, where it’s been neglected for too long—often leading to shame, worsened outcomes, and higher suicidality risks. This funding will supercharge their growth: expanding the provider network, boosting clinical excellence, scaling infrastructure, and deepening insurance and state partnerships to meet surging demand. Very excited to partner with Elliott Rapaport and the entire Birches team! See more about our POV in the blog post linked in the comments. #GamblingAddiction #BehavioralHealth #HealthTech #VentureCapital #Innovation
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