This episode features Ashley Carle, the Environmental Procedures Coordinator & NEPA Specialist for the Washington State Department of Transportation. Ashley shares with us her involvement in studying environmental issues in Puget Sound, including harmful algae…

We continue our badass women of science from the south sound series with Episode 2. What do scientists do with all that data? How can you access or learn about data and how it is…

This episode features Caitlyn McFarland, an instrument technician and fulfillment specialist at Seabird International. Caitlyn shares her pathway to working for an ocean research instrument company while studying the Puget Sound. Caitlyn worked on a…

In her final episode looking at nonprofits in Tacoma, Diane Tilstra dives deep into how nonprofits need to bring about a sea-change in how they embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Many organizations and companies…

How have Tacoma’s funding organizations changed as a result of COVID? Diane Tilstra sits down with some of the biggest funders in the area to learn more. Guests include: Seth Kirby, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation…

In this series, host Diane Tilstra sits down with Tacoma-area nonprofits to talk about the pandemic, diversity, equity, inclusion, and more. In the first episode, Diane talks to Miriam Barnett, CEO of the YWCA Pierce…

Two weeks ago, Tacoma Urban League hosted a virtual event on “The State of Black Tacoma” with a focus on COVID-19. We’ve captured the audio from the event and packaged it as a podcast. Enjoy!…

For the finale for this series, Stella and Lisa share an intimate view into their relationship and what has led them to this point in their lives. They take turns asking one another questions and…

Guests Alaa Alshaibani and Quenessa Long In this episode, Stella speaks with Alaa, former campaign manager for WA Representative Melanie Morgan, and Q, YWCA Legal Advocate, about how they got involved in social justice work…

In this episode, Stella is interviewed about the important role school counselors, supportive teachers, principals, and staff are for transgender and non-binary students. Melissa shares her professional experiences working with trans students. Together, they offer…