Coordinator
Aherlow Kasjaka (they/them)
Aherlow is a community organizer, health equity specialist, and small business owner in Thurston County. They are the administrator of the Thurston Asset Building Coalition, supporting the steering committee, each of the hubs, as well as coordinating economic empowerment initiatives like free tax prep sites and Bank On.
Steering Commitee Member
Deb Crocket
South Sound Food System Network Chair.
Steering Commitee Member
Alli Ewing
Executive Director with YWCA of Olympia.
Steering Commitee Member, Chair
Johna LaRue
Current Steering Committee Chair
Steering Commitee Member
Trish Gregory
Homeless Housing Hub Chair.
Steering Commitee Member
Derek Harris
Chief Executive Officer with Community Youth Services.
Steering Commitee Member, Past Chair
Malika Lamont
Past Steering Committee Chair and current Safety Net Chair.
Steering Commitee Member
Tamra Marlowe
Executive Director with Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund.
Steering Commitee Member
Keoki Kauanoe
Trainer/Facilitator with Family Education and Support Services.
Steering Commitee Member
Beth Henriquez
Economic Advancement Hub Chair.
Steering Commitee Member
Shelly Willis
Executive Director with Family Education and Support Services.
Steering Commitee Member
Tiffany Walker
Works with Family Support Center of South Sound.
Apply Today
We currently have vacant seats on our steering committee. We are specifically hoping to recruit small business owners and community members with relevant lived experience related to our efforts. Please contact Aherlow Kajska at tabc@enterpriseforequity.org or call 360-402-1588 to learn more.