We are a highly collaborative team with extensive experience in K-12 education, policy/systems change, community organizing, and youth development. We have deep ties and connection to the southeast Seattle community that we serve, many of us growing up and attending schools and now living in the same neighborhoods. Our care and love for our community runs deep and is multi-generational.

Meet the Team

  • Laura Wright (she/her)

    Finance and Development Director

    lwright@wa-bloc.org

  • Sierra Parsons (she/her)

    Strategy and Partnerships Director

    sierra@wa-bloc.org

  • Katie Brantley (she/her)

    Freedom Schools Program Director

    katie@wa-bloc.org

  • Keisha Kelley (she/her)

    Restorative Justice Coordinator

    keisha@wa-bloc.org

  • Marisol Montes de Oca (she/her/ella)

    Development Manager

    marisol@wa-bloc.org

  • Anab Nur (she/her)

    Curriculum and Instruction Specialist

    anab@wa-bloc.org

  • Lena Nguyen (she/her)

    Restorative Justice Practitioner

    lena@wa-bloc.org

  • Mari Ramirez (they/he, elle, el)

    Restorative Justice Practitioner and Liberatory Educator

    mari@wa-bloc.org

RVC Seattle Board of Directors

Our fiscal sponsor, RVC Seattle, is governed by a Board of Directors comprising of leaders from communities of color, funders, and other community activists. Click here to learn more.