Tacoma Community House is blessed with some of Puget Sound’s most talented and dedicated community members who serve on our Board of Directors. Each board member commits to a minimum of a three year term, where they provide guidance, leadership, and fiscal oversight.
Board of Directors
President –Vivie Nguyen, University of Puget Sound
Vice President – Manny Santiago, Governor’s Commission of LGBTQ
Secretary – Malik Gbenro, Tacoma Public Schools
Treasurer – Jennifer White, Boeing
Godwin Asemota, Community Healthcare
Cami Chouery, Ryan, Jorgenson and Limoli, P.S.
Becci Curry, Columbia Bank
Martha Curwin, My Sister’s Pantry
Dr. Tom Diehm, (Retired) University of Washington, Tacoma
JaeRan Kim, University of Washington-Tacoma
Thuli Lushaba, Korsmo Construction
Brendan Nelson, President of HAC, and Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry
Teri Phillips, Pacific Lutheran University
Kay Shaben, PNW Conference of the United Methodist Women (SeaTac District)
LaTasha Wortham, Tacoma Public Utilities
Clay Zhang, Gladstone Properties, LP
Leadership Team
| Tim Close | Director of Development and Communications |
| Jason Scales | Interim Executive Director |
| Victor Rhett | Director of Finance |
| Amy Diehr | Interim Client Services Manager |
| Devon Isakson | Interim REACH Director |
Management Team
| Joe Colon | Interim Education Services Manager |
| Yana Cosme | Immigration Services Manager |
| Mischa McCann | Interim Employment Services Manager |
| Maria Rodriguez | Interim Advocacy Services Manager |
| Jordan Woolston | Grants Manager |