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

  • Marie Kurose

    Chief Executive Officer

Administration

  • Leigha Stephens

    Senior Operations Manager & Equal Opportunity Officer

  • Mimi Getahun

    Executive Assistant

Fiscal

  • Claire Brittain

    Management Information System Lead

  • Jeff Sikora

    Director of Finance & Contracts

  • Karina Valentinas

    Senior Training & Compliance Manager

  • Laura Kapuscinski

    Budget Manager

  • Radhika Baliga

    Accountant

  • Tracey Patrick

    Accounting Technician

  • Wendy Lau

    Compliance & Monitoring Manager

Impact

  • James Ly

    Data Engineer

  • Jen Liebowitz

    Data Engineer

  • Jeremy Warren

    Director of Impact

Industry Strategies

  • Abby Taft

    Industry Project Manager

  • Arianna Thornton-West

    Industry Engagement Manager

  • Tessa McClellan

    Director of Industry Strategies

Programs

  • Alice Kim

    Project Manager

  • Gyanendra Subba

    Senior Project Manager
    Strategy & Innovation

  • Joseph Ntumba

    Project Manager

  • Michael Davie

    Director of Programs

  • Sheena Clarke

    Project Manager

  • Shelan Aldridge

    Project Manager

Strategic Communications

  • Ana Gaeta

    Communications Manager

  • Joe Taylor

    Senior Communications Manager

Strategic Partnerships

  • Kate Ridings

    Grants Manager

  • Marisol Tapia Hopper

    Director of Strategic Partnerships & Funding