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 opportunities to work with us on our Careers page.

Careers

Executive Leadership

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    Marie Kurose

    Chief Executive Officer

Administration

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    Leigha Stephens

    Senior Operations Manager & Equal Opportunity Officer

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    Mimi Getahun

    Executive Assistant

Fiscal

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    Jeff Sikora

    Director of Finance & Contracts

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    Karina Valentinas

    Senior Training & 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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    James Ly

    Data Engineer

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    Jen Liebowitz

    Data Engineer

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    Jeremy Warren

    Director of Impact

Industry Strategies

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    Abby Taft

    Industry Project Manager

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    Arianna Thornton-West

    Industry Engagement Manager

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    Tessa McClellan

    Director of Industry Strategies

Programs

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    Alice Kim

    Project Manager

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    Gyanendra Subba

    Senior Project Manager
    Strategy & Innovation

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    Joseph Ntumba

    Project Manager

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    Michael Davie

    Director of Programs

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    Sheena Clarke

    Project Manager

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    Shelan Aldridge

    Project Manager

Strategic Communications

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    Ana Gaeta

    Communications Manager

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    Joe Taylor

    Senior Communications Manager

Strategic Partnerships

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    Marisol Tapia Hopper

    Director of Strategic Partnerships & Funding