Rebecca Kuhn is an Information and Access Strategic Advisor with the Human Services Department’s Business Operations and Legislative and External Affairs teams. For our latest Employee Spotlight, Rebecca writes about her work on accessibility and advancing racial equity. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I support the Department’s… [ Keep reading ]
Anjali Riddick is a Job Developer/Youth Counselor with the Human Services Department’s Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which supports young people in pursuing careers that pay well and are meaningful to them. In February’s Employee Spotlight, Anjali writes about the life-changing work of empowering young people to advocate for themselves and use… [ Keep reading ]
After 31 years at the Human Services Department, Mary Flowers retired this month. In her most recent role she was working to advance community safety, but has served in many roles over the years. In January’s Employee Spotlight, Mary writes about her extraordinary tenure serving the City of Seattle and its residents, HSD’s partnerships with community, and the difficulty — and importance… [ Keep reading ]
Michael Adusah first joined the Human Services Department in March 2023. He’s a Senior Planner with the Aging and Disability Services division, working closely with an ADS advisory council that advocates for older adults and people with disabilities. Michael writes about that council’s work and why it’s so important —… [ Keep reading ]
Zulhumor (Zulya) Halmamatova serves as a Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist in the Homelessness division of the Human Service Department. She writes about how teamwork and the mission of keeping people housed and supported motivate her every day. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? In my role in… [ Keep reading ]
Zheng Zhou just celebrated his two-year anniversary of working with the Human Services Department’s Youth and Family Empowerment (YFE) division. Zheng writes about his role as an Administrative Specialist, why his work is meaningful and rewarding, and how positive energy can be contagious. What is your role as Seattle Human… [ Keep reading ]
Paola Fernandez joined the Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services division in 2024. As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Paola writes about her passion for guiding clients—many of whom have language barriers—and helping them believe in their own power and potential. What is your role at Seattle Human… [ Keep reading ]
Job Golla (he/him/his) is an intern in the Human Services Department working directly on the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) with Kamal De Campos. Job recently graduated from the University of Washington Bothell with a degree in media and communication studies. What made you decide to join HSD as an… [ Keep reading ]
Lilyanna McDade is an intern in the Human Services Department working in the Director’s Office with Deputy Director Maggie Thompson and Policy and Program Advisor Brianna Thomas as part of the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Lilyanna recently graduated from Bellevue College with an associate’s degree in criminal justice and… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
