Board of Directors
Jane Danielson
President
Jane is the owner of Eagle Harbor Book Co., a beloved destination on Bainbridge Island for over 50 years. After a lengthy corporate career in product development, Jane moved into bookselling and found her passion. Before buying the store with her husband in 2016, Jane was the Events Manager and a tireless hand-seller of books – her favorite pastime. In the time she’s been at the store, Eagle Harbor Books has hosted hundreds of author events. Participating in the Bainbridge Book Festival is the logical evolution for a lifetime champion of books.
Gretchen Gende
Gretchen would be hard pressed to name many moments better than being in the middle of a good story. Books are and always have been in hand and stacked everywhere, balm, escape, challenge and aspiration. She’s recently started working at Eagle Harbor Book Co., glad for work in the world of words. In her past, she was an attorney in Seattle, then transitioned to public policy work in California, before happily returning to the PNW and starting a family. Since 2003, three kids and two dogs have complicated time management, and she’s been trying to catch up, keep everyone going, and get organized ever since. Gretchen is excited to play a part in the Bainbridge Book Festival.
David Harrison
Treasurer
David Harrison is an emeritus senior lecturer at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Policy and Governance, where he taught public policy and nonprofit management. He was founder and executive director of the Northwest Policy Center. He has served as chair of the Bainbridge Island Land Trust and the Bainbridge Community Foundation, and as a member of the Bainbridge Island School Board.
Dave Danielson
Dave is the co-owner of Eagle Harbor Book Company.
Madeline Mulligan
Festival Coordinator
Madeline is a passionate book lover with five years of bookselling experience. She loves nothing more than curling up after a long day with a cup of coffee and a great book. She often remarks that her love language is book recommendations. Originally from Guilford, Connecticut, she is enjoying her time exploring the Pacific Northwest. She is thrilled to join the Bainbridge Book Festival team as their Festival Coordinator.