FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2026
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Erika Tucci, Executive Director
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Mallory Delabar Appointed to Cheney Foundation Board of Directors
TACOMA, WA – The Ben B. Cheney Foundation announced today the appointment of Mallory Delabar to its board of directors.
Mallory brings her unique background and exceptional value to the Ben B. Cheney Foundation Board as a technology and business leader with experience leading complex, high-impact initiatives. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mallory serves as part of a strategic customer team, where she partners with enterprise organizations to design and deliver solutions addressing their most critical business and technical challenges. Over her tenure of more than a decade at Amazon, she has contributed to initiatives spanning billion-dollar portfolios, driving measurable outcomes in customer experience, operational performance, and long-term growth.
In parallel with her corporate leadership, Mallory is the founder of Risen Devices, a medical technology company focused on advancing accessibility and improving outcomes for individuals with complex medical conditions and special needs. Her work reflects a consistent focus on building solutions that bridge gaps between technology, care, and everyday life. Earlier in her career, Mallory held roles with MultiCare Health System and the Tacoma Rainiers, shaping her commitment to community-centered impact.
Mallory is deeply engaged in civic and philanthropic leadership. She serves on the board of Greentrike, supports organizations including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and has served on the Peninsula School District Special Education Advocacy Committee. Recognized as a 2024 South Sound Business 40 Under 40 recipient, she has been acknowledged for both her professional leadership and community impact.
Mallory previously served as a Ben B. Cheney Foundation Board member from 2021 to 2022 and began serving her current term in March 2026. In addition to being a business leader, entrepreneur, and engaged community member, she is the proud mother of four children.
“I am honored to rejoin the Board of Directors of the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, continuing my family’s legacy of philanthropy and service,” said Delabar. “My work has been and will continue to be guided by a commitment to expanding opportunity for children, strengthening access to healthcare, and supporting individuals with special needs.”
“Mallory’s return to the Board reflects both her strong leadership capabilities and her deep understanding of the Foundation’s purpose,” said Board Chair Brad Cheney. “She brings valuable perspective from her professional and community work, and we are excited to welcome her back as we continue to strengthen our impact across the communities we serve.”
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About the Ben B. Cheney Foundation
The Ben B. Cheney Foundation was established in 1975 to honor the legacy of Ben B. Cheney, a pioneer in the lumber industry who believed in giving back to the communities where his company was located. While Ben’s true passion was baseball and youth athletics, the Foundation also supports a wide range of charitable initiatives focused on enhancing the quality of life in the Washington, Southern Oregon, and Northern California communities where Cheney Lumber Company operated
The Foundation has awarded more than $120,000,000 in grants to more than 1,520 nonprofit partners since its inception, with a focus on education, youth engagement, healthcare, community development, and culture.
For more information, visit benbcheneyfoundation.org.