Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders 2025

Samantha Love: Creating a community

The autism testing specialist works with families, schools and community organizations to break barriers, end waiting lists and provide services.

 

2025 Emerging Leader Rick Flores (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Emerging Leaders 2025

Rick Flores: Learning lessons from marching band

Directs the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement program at WSU Everett helps underrepresented students with tutoring, specialized courses, mentorship and support networks.

 

2025 Emerging Leader Anthony Hawley (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Emerging Leaders 2025

Anthony Hawley: Creating friendships and filling pantries

Since 2021, Hawley has increased donations to Lake Stevens Community Food Bank through fundraising and building donor relationships.

 

2025 Emerging Leader DeLon Lewis (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Emerging Leaders 2025

DeLon Lewis: Helping students succeed

Program specialist for Everett Community College believes leadership is about building bridges.

2025 Emerging Leader DeLon Lewis (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
2025 Emerging Leader Tracy Nguyen (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Tracy Nguyen: Giving back in her professional and personal life

The marketing director for Mountain Pacific Bank is the chair for “Girls on the Run.”

2025 Emerging Leader Tracy Nguyen (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
2025 Emerging Leader Scott Hulme (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Scott Hulme: Standing up for downtown

Business development manager for the Downtown Everett Association brings property owners, tenants and city leaders together.

2025 Emerging Leader Scott Hulme (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Emerging Leaders 2025

Nichole Webber: Drawing up plays for athletes and politics

The communications director for the city of Everett believes leadership is rooted in honesty, integrity and selfless commitment to others.

2025 Emerging Leader Natalie Given (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Natalie Given: Building trust and communicating concerns

Everett Police Department’s Public Information Officer builds relationship and better communication.

2025 Emerging Leader Natalie Given (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
2025 Emerging Leader Melinda Cervantes (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Melinda Cervantes: Making sure every voice is heard

Prolific volunteer facilitates connections between Spanish-speaking public representatives and community members.

2025 Emerging Leader Melinda Cervantes (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
2025 Emerging Leader Kellie Lewis (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Kellie Lewis: Bringing community helpers together

Edmonds Food Bank’s marketing and communications director fosters connections to help others.

2025 Emerging Leader Kellie Lewis (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
2025 Emerging Leader Christina Strand (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Christina Strand: Helping people on the move

Community engagement specialist believes biking, walking and public transit can have a positive impact.

2025 Emerging Leader Christina Strand (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
2025 Emerging Leader Megan Kemmett (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Megan Kemmett: Seeking solutions to any problem or obstacle

Executive director of Snohomish Community Food Bank overcomes obstacles to keep people fed.

2025 Emerging Leader Megan Kemmett (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)