Overview
The Human Services Commission (HSC) reviews applications and makes funding recommendations of human services programs funded through the federal Community Development Fund Block Grant program, City of Tacoma General Fund, and City of Tacoma Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders sales tax. The Committee conducts public hearings, accepts and reviews proposals, selects projects and makes recommendations to the City Council. The Committee also serves as a resource to the City Council and City Staff for the development and implementation of Neighborhood and Community Services Strategic Plans.
Membership
The Human Services Commission (HSC) consists of fifteen members who are recommended by the Community Vitality and Safety Committee (CVS) and appointed by the City Council to serve in an advisory capacity on human services funding and related issues.
Membership must reflect the diversity of our community as to race and culture, gender, age, socioeconomics, geography, and interest in Commission membership.
Apply to be a Commissioner
New Commissioner recruitment generally occurs February through April of each year; however, interested residents are welcome to apply at any time during the year to be considered for the next round of vacancies. Apply online.
Current Human Services Commission Roster
| Kristi Coyne |
Chair |
June 1, 2022 |
September 30, 2025 |
| Laura Badeaux |
Vice Chair |
June 1, 2024 |
September 30, 2027 |
| Andrea "Andee" Walton |
Secretary |
June 1, 2024 |
September 30, 2027 |
| Noemi Cagatin-Porter |
Member |
June 1, 2024 |
September 30, 2027 |
Jesus “Jesse” Carlos
|
Member |
June 1, 2024 |
September 30, 2026 |
| Kimberly Ellefson |
Member |
June 1, 2023 |
September 30, 2025 |
| Collin Thrower |
Member |
June 1, 2024 |
September 30, 2026 |
| Connie Ladenburg |
Member |
June 1, 2022 |
September 30, 2025 |
| Carlos Lugo |
Member |
June 1, 2022 |
September 30, 2025 |
| Kristen Marsh |
Member |
June 1, 2024 |
September 30, 2026 |
| Lasandra President |
Member |
June 1, 2024 |
September 30, 2027 |
| Sarah Roemer |
Member |
June 1, 2024 |
September 30, 2026 |
| Nikki Singh |
Member |
June 1, 2022 |
September 30, 2025 |
| Naomi Wilson |
Chair |
February 9, 2021 |
September 30, 2026 |
| Addison Atkatsh |
Youth Commissioner |
November 28, 2023 |
June 30, 2024 |
Email the commissioners.
Staff Support
Staffing support to the Human Services Commission is provided by the Neighborhood and Community Services department.