After almost three years as executive director of West Seattle Helpline, Tara Luckie announced today that she’s moving on to a new job in the same role for the Environmental Science Center in Burien.

Luckie’s announcement assures Helpline supporters that a “transition plan is in place to ensure the momentum continues while searching for a new Executive Director. The Board of Directors is committed to finding a qualified leader within the community to take on this role. I will offer my support to the board in whatever capacity I can to ensure a smooth transition. The board is currently forming a hiring committee and taking the steps needed to hire a qualified candidate.” She’s leaving at the end of the month – but tells WSB it’s just a professional departure; she is staying in West Seattle and will continue other community involvement, including with the Rotary Club of West Seattle. Other Helpline leaders including board president Brooks Riendl will continue working on the Taste of West Seattle fundraiser coming up May 15th.