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.

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
Tessa McClellan

Director of Industry Strategies

Performance & Data

Bryan Pannell

Director of Performance
Claire Brittain

Management Information System Lead
Shelan Aldridge

Project Manager
Vey Damneun

Data Analyst

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

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