Ken Astrein has been working with Seattle Human Services for 36 years. He writes about what led him to community development work and his passion for helping communities develop the infrastructure needed to promote healthy, thriving neighborhoods. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? Senior Community Development Specialist –… [ Keep reading ]
Yleana Benitez (pronounced ee-leh-ana) has been working with HSD’s Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for about 1 1/2 years. They write about being driven by a desire to make a broader, systems-level impact while still honoring the lived experiences of the people and providers we work with!… [ Keep reading ]
Leyla Gheisar has been working with HSD’s Homelessness Division for a little more than seven months. They write about being driven by a strong belief in the possibility of a better world, that meaningful change is possible, and that coworkers can be an incredible resource of knowledge and experience to… [ Keep reading ]
Cindy Broughton was recently hired as the Nursing Services Program Manager with HSD’s Aging & Disability Services Care Coordination Program. She coordinates nurse consultations for high-risk older people and adults with disabilities who have medically unstable health conditions as part of a program that helps people to remain safe and healthy and… [ Keep reading ]
Meredith Clark is a Victim Advocate with HSD’s Crime Survivor Services unit, where she has worked for two years. She writes about how she supports victims during one of the hardest moments of their lives, providing them with a shoulder to lean on, an understanding of what is going on… [ Keep reading ]
Temesgen Melashu is a Human Services Coordinator with HSD’s Youth & Family Empowerment division, where she has worked for a little more than three years. She writes about how she works closely with providers to ensure that children and teenagers in our city have access to healthy, nutritious foods to… [ Keep reading ]
What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I am a Senior Counselor with Aging & Disability Services’ Care Coordination Program. I work directly with case managers, nurses, clients, and providers, along with providing coverage for supervisors, as needed. What made you want to work in human services? Observing and… [ Keep reading ]
Kerr Bacchus has been a Human Resources Business Partner since joining the City of Seattle during the all-virtual days of the COVID pandemic. She writes about her love for welcoming people to the department and for finding ways to help people connect with one another and HSD’s mission and equity… [ Keep reading ]
Angelina Shell is an Administrative Staff Analyst with HSD’s Finance team. While she has been a City of Seattle employee for many years, she only recently joined the department after filling in for some temporary administrative positions and learning more about the work we do in the community. What is… [ Keep reading ]
Yvonne Seyler is a Sr. Human Services Supervisor with the Aging & Disability Services Division, which plans, coordinates, and advocates for a comprehensive service delivery system for older people, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in Seattle and throughout King County. She has been a part of the team at… [ Keep reading ]
