GOVERNING BOARD
Greg Abell
Board Chair
Greg is the Principal at Sound Options Group, LLC, a Conflict Engagement firm. In this role he coordinates the design, implementation and delivery of all services. His particular area of expertise is in assisting agencies, organizations and communities in designing and implementing systems for more effectively engaging conflict, and facilitating productive and collaborative work environments. As a professional mediator, he has 25+ years experience mediating highly contentious, multi-party community and institutional disputes. He has the ability to weave this experience into his consulting and teaching as he assists individuals and organizations in collaboratively navigating conflict and change. Greg consults nationally and works primarily in the context of Education and Social Services Systems.
Curtis Romjue
Co-Founder, President
Curtis Romjue serves as President of First Aid Arts. He was raised in the Hawaiian islands and the Pacific Northwest. In 2003 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seattle Pacific University where he studied Latin American Studies and Philosophy. He traveled extensively during college and learned about modern slavery. He developed the philosophy "Do what you love to fight what you hate" and formed JUBILEE in 2004 as the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit rock band in the United States using music to combat human trafficking. Curtis has worked closely with International Justice Mission since 2003 and developed First Aid Arts in response to the needs of IJM social workers serving survivors of sex trafficking and slave labor. Curtis enjoys surfing and sailing with his wife and daughters.
Grace Romjue
Co-Founder
Grace Romjue is a mother and professional musician. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for First Aid Arts, she also volunteers her time at organizational trainings. She has been a long-term Justice Advocate with International Justice Mission, and co-leads the musical worship at Cross Sound Church on Bainbridge Island, WA with her husband, Curtis. She graduated with honors from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in Theology and Spanish.
Kyle Schei
Board Vice President
Kyle Schei is a seasoned technology leader and pragmatic venture operator with a heart for serving others. He has experience growing for-profit and non-profit teams, scaling global programs, architecting multi-party enterprise negotiations, and capital management. His passion for market fit, people, and economics help him envision the future of FAA and enact sustainable efforts that can reshape the world around us.
Jeff Gough
Board Member
Jeff Gough started his career in product development and innovation at T-Mobile before founding, developing, and ultimately selling two consecutive tech companies in Seattle: True North Service and Vehicle (Sinch Engage). After 20 years of business development, people management, and executive management in the tech industry, Jeff made an industry shift and moved to north Idaho where he launched a horizontal directional drilling company. Jeff resides there with his family where he enjoys playing guitars and eating steak. Jeff is leaning into his experience with product implementation, scaling businesses, contracts, licensing, finance, and strategy to best serve the mission of First Aid Arts.