Helping you navigate forward and connecting you to resources and assistance, our regional Community Engagement team members live within the region we serve. We take a proactive approach to identify historically excluded communities within each region of the state. We strive to develop long-term relationships with Tribal leaders and program staff, community-based organizations, elected officials, faith-based and informal community leaders.
Connect with us today – there is no wrong door. We have regional assignments you are welcome to contact directly via email or phone.


Julia Havens
Managing Director

Annica Eagle
Serving Asotin, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman Counties

Soo Ing-Moody
Serving Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas and Okanogan

Joe Downes
Serving Island, Snohomish, Skagit, San Juan and Whatcom County

Chris Lovings
Serving King County

Karlena Brailey
Serving Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason

Stephen Dunk
Serving Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pierce and Thurston County.

Leah Brandenburg
Serving Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania and Wahkiakum County

Martin Sanchez
Serving Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Klickitat, Walla Walla and Yakima County.
Martin.Sanchez@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-800-7904