My mother, Mysti, died while living on Section 8 and relying on food stamps. A result of generational poverty. But if you only hear that sentence, you miss the most important part of the story. My mother fought every day as a single mother to give her children a better life. She drove big rig trucks. She worked whatever jobs she could find. She had a criminal background. However, she shielded us from the worst parts of poverty whenever she could. It made her a powerful woman in the end. Li

My Great-Grandmother Was the Daughter of a Slave — and She Became ONE OF THE FIRST SEATTLE School Principals

In regulated industries like healthcare and social services, speed is often misunderstood. Expanding into new counties, diversifying contracts, and building additional programs aren’t reckless — they can be a form of risk management. Overreliance on a single payer, contract, or jurisdiction creates real exposure. When one audit or funding shift can materially impact operations, urgency isn’t emotional — it’s strategic. Giovanne Schachere