Emerging Leaders 2018

She helped traumatized people get through two big tragedies

She helped traumatized people get through two big tragedies

County liaison Lacey Harper is the winner of The Herald Business Journal’s Emerging Leader award.

 

As a state attorney, Roslyn Sterling saw foster kids in need

As a state attorney, Roslyn Sterling saw foster kids in need

She helped found Totes for Kids, which provides backpacks of essentials at a traumatic time.

 

When he’s not legislating, Nate Nehring’s a tireless volunteer

When he’s not legislating, Nate Nehring’s a tireless volunteer

He tutors, volunteers at a summer camp and food bank, and was invited to join the Gospel Mission board.

 

After a painful accident, Louis Harris sought a fuller life

After a painful accident, Louis Harris sought a fuller life

His goal is elected office. Meantime, he works and volunteers — and if you meet him he might hug you.

After a painful accident, Louis Harris sought a fuller life
When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face

When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face

She’s worked for the governor and now the county executive, helping constituents through tough times.

When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face
Tony Thammavongsa: From Casino Road to leader at Campbell’s

Tony Thammavongsa: From Casino Road to leader at Campbell’s

He attributes his success to family support and the fact he was determined, confident and ambitious.

Tony Thammavongsa: From Casino Road to leader at Campbell’s
Megan Wolfe feels empowered by her nonprofit’s fast start

Megan Wolfe feels empowered by her nonprofit’s fast start

She launched the local Girls on the Run esteem-building program. Already, hundreds have participated.

Megan Wolfe feels empowered by her nonprofit’s fast start
Lark Kesterke strives to lead with an open heart and mind

Lark Kesterke strives to lead with an open heart and mind

She is the director of impact and investments for United Way of Snohomish County.

Lark Kesterke strives to lead with an open heart and mind
Project engineer and cyclist Tyler Rourke puts people first

Project engineer and cyclist Tyler Rourke puts people first

When he’s not at Electroimpact, he’s riding a bike or leading Everett’s Transportation Advisory Committee.

Project engineer and cyclist Tyler Rourke puts people first
Marjorie James’ own struggle informs her advocacy for tribes

Marjorie James’ own struggle informs her advocacy for tribes

She tried the Ivy League but returned to Tulalip to help spread the teaching of tribal history.

Marjorie James’ own struggle informs her advocacy for tribes
Alessandra Durham helps county address diversity, addiction

Alessandra Durham helps county address diversity, addiction

Outreach is key for this senior analyst with the Snohomish County executive’s office.

Alessandra Durham helps county address diversity, addiction
At 26, Jasmine Diedrich already owns 13 espresso stands

At 26, Jasmine Diedrich already owns 13 espresso stands

She started her Diedrich Espresso company seven years ago, when she was just 19.

At 26, Jasmine Diedrich already owns 13 espresso stands
Nicole Amor organizes 50 events a year for Economic Alliance

Nicole Amor organizes 50 events a year for Economic Alliance

The organization’s investor relations and events manager is also a very active volunteer.

Nicole Amor organizes 50 events a year for Economic Alliance