Community Educator & Influencer

Erin Jones has been an educator for over 30 years. She and her family have lived in Thurston County for 15 years, during which time she has devoted her talents and expertise in service of building cross-cultural community. Serving on the board of ASHHO is an extension of work Erin has been doing and is a critical way for her to support her local community.

Board President

Denise Matayoshi Miño is a change maker in the area of Organizational Development and Human Resources. Specializing in working with governments and nonprofits, Denise's focus is walking alongside communities of color and Native American tribes to support those most impacted by systems that oppress, to shift into better ways of being and interacting to create a sense of belonging. In the last two years Denise has found peace, joy, and healing in attending events at ASHHO, so much so that she is excited to join the board of directors to help shape the programming and services offered to our community.

Treasurer

Zach has a background in program design and management at the intersection of social work, public policy, and public health - he began his career as a youth counselor in Seattle after growing up in Olympia. Zach was honored to join the board because of the importance of a space such as ASHHO - especially one staffed by such genuine and mindful community champions - cannot be overstated. The power and warmth of a multicultural community gathering space offers so much in the way of overcoming the wicked entanglement of social challenges we are faced with today.

Secretary

The first time I stepped into ASHHO I felt love and comfort instantly. With our Thurston County BIPOC community is growing larger each year it’s so important to make sure that we have a space where we can form community, power, and belonging. I hope to work alongside the ASHHO team to make sure we fulfill that need.

Supporter

Hello! My name is Rachel Nabors. I am a supporter and volunteer of non-profit organizations and foundations doing amazing work! I joined the board at The ASHHO Cultural Community Center because I believe in the mission and the promise of change that I am already seeing. I’m excited to continue working with Khurshida.

Community Influencer & Supporter

Leatta has deep roots in our community. Throughout her life, she has been a strong advocate for her Tumwater neighbors, friends, and community. Through advocacy work and volunteerism, Leatta has developed a keen understanding of what it means to "show up, stand up, and speak up" for her community. Galvanizing with grit and grace, Leatta Dahlhoff

Educator

ASHHO is a most welcoming place with wonderful people doing good work in the community. It is a place to gather to socialize, to eat, to learn, grow and help build ASHHO's vision. I am an educator in the community and have seen the need for a cultural community center. I am impressed with the work and want to help build the vision.