Mercer Island Rowing Club

Mission

Mercer Island Rowing Club is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that cultivates a deeper connection to our environment and community by enabling individuals of all ages and abilities access to rowing. 

Vision

To create a mainstay rowing organization, we are strategically and methodically rolling out our offerings. We have tentative approval of a rowing program in partnership with the City of Mercer Island and are currently evaluating options in Luther Burbank Park for 2026 until we can find a permanent home. Here is our current high level timeline of our implementation:

2024: (COMPLETE) Establish non-profit structure

2025: Outreach, planning, & fundraising

2026: Execute pilot program

2027: Launch youth program

2028: Grow youth program & launch adult program

2029: Grow youth & adult program

Who we are

Our board is comprised of dedicated islanders who want to provide access to the joy of rowing to our community.

Lauren Alexander

President

Shannon Leversedge

Co-Vice President

Jessica Apodaca

Co-Vice President

Matt Hall

Treasurer

Julie Love

Secretary

Diane Barrett Tien

General

Richard Counihan

General

Endorsements

We are very proud to have the endorsement and support from many amazing organizations and individuals within our community. These individuals and groups have been invaluable in making our dream a reality:

Organizations

Individuals