Nancy Nordhoff comes from a long line of Seattle-area philanthropists and is best-known for founding Hedgebrook, a writers’ retreat for women on Whidbey Island. Photo by MJ Alexander

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Nancy Nordhoff

Northwest Philanthropist and Environmental Extraordinaire

Nancy Nordhoff comes from a long line of philanthropists, yet her own brand of hands-on, roll up your sleeves generosity makes her a true original