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

  • Marie Kurose

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  • Ericka Cox

    CHIEF OF STAFF & STRATEGY

Administration

  • Mimi Getahun

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • Leigha Stephens

    OPERATIONS MANAGER & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICER

Fiscal

  • Jeff Sikora

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CONTRACTS

  • Karina Valentinas

    CONTRACTS & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

  • Laura Kapuscinski

    BUDGET MANAGER

  • Radhika Baliga

    ACCOUNTANT

  • Tracey Patrick

    ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

  • Wendy Lau

    COMPLIANCE & MONITORING MANAGER

Impact

  • Jeremy Warren

    SENIOR IMPACT ANALYST

Industry Strategies

  • Abby Taft

    INDUSTRY PROJECT MANAGER

  • Arianna Thornton-West

    INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Performance & Data

  • Claire Brittain

    MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM LEAD

  • Shelan Aldridge

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Vey Damneun

    DATA ANALYST

  • Bryan Pannell

    DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE

Programs

  • Alice Kim

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Gyanendra Subba

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Michael Davie

    DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

  • Sheena Clarke

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Joseph Ntumba

    PROJECT MANAGER

Strategic Communications

  • Ana Gaeta

    COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

  • Joe Taylor

    COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

Strategic Partnerships

  • Avi Laudon

    POLICY SPECIALIST

  • Kate Ridings

    GRANTS MANAGER

  • Marisol Tapia Hopper

    DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDING