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 consists of 15 members who are nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority City Council vote. The membership term is three years, except for the youth position, which is one year.
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
City Council will be reviewing applications in April for three Commissioner positions. Apply online.
Current Human Services Commission Roster
| Luis Beltran |
Member |
May 31, 2019 |
May 31, 2023 |
| Rahn Clayton |
Chair |
January 6, 2015 |
May 31, 2022 |
| Zach Dillon |
Vice Chair |
May 1, 2017 |
May 31, 2020 |
| Jovan Dumas |
Member |
May 1, 2015 |
May 31, 2021 |
| Jason Grube |
Member |
August 25, 2016 |
May 31, 2022 |
| Lisa Keating |
Member |
May 1, 2018 |
May 31, 2021 |
| Cherrielee Matthews |
Member |
May 1, 2018 |
May 31, 2021 |
| Kelly McDonald |
Secretary |
April 30, 2014 |
May 31, 2020 |
| Elizabeth Pebley |
Member |
May 1, 2017 |
May 31, 2022 |
| Amanda Scott-Thomas |
Member |
May 1, 2018 |
May 31, 2022 |
| Valentine Smith |
Member |
August 25, 2016 |
May 31, 2020 |
| Magdalena Stickel |
Member |
May 31, 2019 |
May 31, 2021 |
| Rebecca Stith |
Member |
May 31, 2019 |
May 31, 2022 |
| Naomi Wilson |
Member |
May 1, 2017 |
May 31, 2020 |
Email the commissioners.
Staff Support
Staffing support to the Human Services Commission is provided by the Neighborhood and Community Services department.