Steering Committee

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, Chair

Johna LaRue

Current Steering Committee Chair

Steering Commitee Member, Past Chair

Malika Lamont

Past Steering Committee Chair and current Safety Net Chair.

Steering Commitee Member

Beth Henriquez

Economic Advancement Hub Chair.

Steering Commitee Member

Deb Crocket

South Sound Food System Network Chair.

Steering Commitee Member

Trish Gregory

Homeless Housing Hub Chair.

Steering Commitee Member

Tamra Marlowe

Executive Director with Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund.

Steering Commitee Member

Shelly Willis

Executive Director with Family Education and Support Services.

Steering Commitee Member

Alli Ewing

Executive Director with YWCA of Olympia.

Steering Commitee Member

Derek Harris

Chief Executive Officer with Community Youth Services.

Steering Commitee Member

Keoki Kauanoe

Trainer/Facilitator 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.