Wayne Williams is an accomplished leader in business management, education, and community development with a career spanning over four decades. Holding an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, an MSE in Computer Information Sciences, and a BS in Mathematics, Wayne has built expertise in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and workforce development.

He is the owner of Progressive Ventures & Associates, offering consulting services in business planning and innovative solutions. Previously, Wayne served as Director of Business & Innovation at Metro Parks Tacoma and Associate Vice President of Enterprise & Workforce Development at Tacoma Community College, where he drove transformative initiatives in education, strategic partnerships, and operational effectiveness. His earlier roles at Xerox Corporation and Ericsson Information Systems highlight his success in marketing, sales, and corporate operations.

A passionate community advocate, Wayne has contributed to numerous local organizations, including serving on the boards of the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Tacoma Public Library, and the Tacoma Urban League, where he was Board President. He has also chaired impactful programs such as the Elizabeth Wesley Youth Merit Incentive Program and the Black Collective's storytelling documentary projects.

Recognized with awards such as the Tacoma Urban League Empowerment Award and an honorary degree from Tacoma Community College, Wayne's commitment to equity, education, and leadership continues to inspire and drive meaningful change.

William (Bill) Ryberg retired in June 2023 after working more than a decade with Tacoma Community College, where he served as Vice President for College Advancement and director of the TCC Foundation.

His non-profit leadership experience includes working in the symphony orchestra industry, having served as CEO of the Oregon Symphony, CEO of the Grand Rapids (MI) Symphony, and president of the Bellingham Festival of Music.

Prior to leading arts organizations, Bill worked in the financial services industry for 15 years including leadership roles with KeyBank.

He is a graduate of Western Washington University and holds a Master of Music degree from Indiana University.

Mr. ‘JR’ Nobles, was named Executive Director of Friends Of The Children – Tacoma chapter in December 2019. Friends of the Children is a national nonprofit that pairs children facing the greatest obstacles with a professional mentor (called a Friend) for 12+ years. Friends—Tacoma is implementing an intentional Two-Generation (2Gen) approach, working with parents to build critical parenting skills that empower them to advocate for their child in school and strengthen bonds. 

Prior to joining Friends—Tacoma, Nobles was the Director of the Tacoma/South Puget Sound MESA (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) program for seven years where he became a well-known voice in numerous arenas, including higher education, K-12 education, diversity, equity and inclusion, policy and advocacy, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

As a Tacoma native, Nobles is a product of Tacoma Public Schools and graduated from Wilson High School. He also received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Washington and a Master of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University.

JR has supported the Elizabeth Wesley Program for over a decade and was the 1st recipient of the program’s special “Allegiance Award”, in appreciation for his outstanding and dedicated support.

Archi Sharma is an experienced and results-driven leader with a proven track record of driving business growth through strategic decision-making, effective leadership, and team development. With over 15 years in financial services, Archi excels in coaching high-performing teams, building client relationships, and achieving organizational goals.

Her expertise includes business development, market analysis, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Archi's leadership roles at KeyBank, U.S. Bank, Chase Bank, and now TAPCO Credit Union highlight her ability to foster collaboration, mentor teams, and deliver measurable community impact. With a background in Computer Science, she combines technical knowledge with strong interpersonal and financial skills to deliver success.

Jennifer Wolbrecht is a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience in strategic development, fundraising, and community engagement. A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of Luther College with a concentration in non-profit management, Jennifer excels in fostering meaningful relationships and driving impactful organizational growth.

Currently serving as Executive Director at Pierce College Foundation, Jennifer leads fundraising, marketing, and communications while overseeing strategic initiatives. Previously, as Foundation Executive Director at Pierce College, she spearheaded the creation of a student support hub and launched successful campaigns, including the Student Success Campaign.

Jennifer’s tenure at Metro Parks Tacoma showcased her expertise in resource development, where she implemented groundbreaking corporate sponsorship models, managed multimillion-dollar capital campaigns, and fostered strategic partnerships across diverse sectors.

A passionate advocate for her community, Jennifer serves on multiple boards, including The Barefoot Collective and Rotary Passport Club of Pierce County, and has held leadership roles with the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Recognized as a thought leader, she has presented at national conferences on capital campaigns and unconventional fundraising strategies.

Jennifer's dedication to building community and empowering organizations continues to make a lasting impact in the non-profit sector.

Gin Hooks is an Inclusion Management specialist, committed Educator and DEI Strategist whose passion is helping entities curate their desired organizational culture by elevating the priceless (human) resource of Belonging. Her well-honed capacity to engage in critical, if sometimes uncomfortable, conversations necessary to push innovation and engagement for the greater good is the hallmark of her work as a Consultant. The key to Gin’s success is how she immerses clients in methods of exploration that temper discomfort with dignity and intentionally demonstrate the value of voice.

Originally from Chicago, her formal education path includes a bachelor’s degree from BradleyUniversity, independent study through the University of Ghana (Accra), a master’s degree in Library Information Science and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Her decades of service include leadership roles in libraries, NPOs, interfaith ministry, municipal commissions and secondary school administration. She and her husband, Joffrey live in Washington state and are parents to one amazing son.