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
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
| Laura Badeaux |
Member |
June 1, 2021 |
May 31, 2024 |
| Noemi Cagatin-Porter |
Member |
June 1, 2021 |
May 31, 2024 |
| Marvin Cooks |
Vice-Chair |
June 1, 2021 |
May 31, 2024 |
| Kristi Coyne |
Member |
June 1, 2022 |
May 31, 2025 |
| Kimberly Ellefson |
Member |
June 1, 2023 |
May 31, 2025 |
| Connie Ladenburg |
Member |
June 1, 2022 |
May 31, 2025 |
| Carlos Lugo-Gonzales |
Member |
June 1, 2022 |
May 31, 2025 |
| Nikki Singh |
Member |
June 21, 2022 |
May 31, 2024 |
| Andrea "Andee" Walton |
Secretary |
June 1, 2021 |
May 31, 2024 |
| Balynda Warden |
Member |
June 1, 2022 |
May 31, 2025 |
| Naomi Wilson |
Chair |
February 9, 2021 |
June 30, 2026 |
Email the commissioners.
Staff Support
Staffing support to the Human Services Commission is provided by the Neighborhood and Community Services department.