Our Team
Our team is committed to driving transformative change across the Puget Sound region. We collaborate with businesses, labor groups, educational institutions, nonprofits, and a broad spectrum of community stakeholders. Together, we strive to create a prosperous, inclusive economy where economic growth and opportunities are accessible to everyone, irrespective of race or ethnicity.
Are you inspired to make a difference? Discover more about our initiatives and explore career opportunities with us on our Careers page.
Executive Leadership
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Marie Kurose
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Ericka Cox
CHIEF OF STAFF & STRATEGY
Administration
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Mimi Getahun
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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Leigha Stephens
OPERATIONS MANAGER & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICER
Fiscal
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Jeff Sikora
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CONTRACTS
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Karina Valentinas
CONTRACTS & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
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Laura Kapuscinski
BUDGET MANAGER
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Radhika Baliga
ACCOUNTANT
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Tracey Patrick
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
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Wendy Lau
COMPLIANCE & MONITORING MANAGER
Impact
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Jeremy Warren
SENIOR IMPACT ANALYST
Industry Strategies
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Abby Taft
INDUSTRY PROJECT MANAGER
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Arianna Thornton-West
INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Performance & Data
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Claire Brittain
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM LEAD
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Shelan Aldridge
PROJECT MANAGER
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Vey Damneun
DATA ANALYST
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Bryan Pannell
DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE
Programs
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Alice Kim
PROJECT MANAGER
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Gyanendra Subba
PROJECT MANAGER
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Michael Davie
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
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Sheena Clarke
PROJECT MANAGER
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Joseph Ntumba
PROJECT MANAGER
Strategic Communications
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Ana Gaeta
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
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Joe Taylor
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Strategic Partnerships
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Avi Laudon
POLICY SPECIALIST
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Kate Ridings
GRANTS MANAGER
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Marisol Tapia Hopper
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDING