Stampfli has been a pastor in the Presbyterian Church for more than 20 years. In Olympia, she was interim lead pastor at United Churches and stated clerk at the Presbytery of Olympia.
"Our field of applicants was outstanding and she came to the top after a rigorous interview process," board president Valerie Gerst said in a statement. "We are confident she will be able to further our mission and foster development of our programs that empower women, girls and families."
