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Meet
Our
Team
Leslie Webb, IMH-E®
Program Supervisor
WA Infant Mental Health Associate, Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator
Leslie is an accomplished Infant Mental Health Endorsed Associate for Washington State, a Full Spectrum Doula, and a Childbirth Educator. With over two decades of experience as an Early Educator, Leslie has dedicated her career to advocating for children of color and Black Infant and Maternal Mental Health. She has consistently supported and equipped parents and caregivers with tools for fostering secure family environments and promoting healthy child development. Leslie's work focuses on dismantling systemic racism and implicit biases, emphasizing family preservation and fatherhood support.
She actively partners with organizations involved in policy work to advance the rights and experiences of Black and African American children and families.
Leslie’s dedication to advocating for Black Infant and Maternal Health is also evident in her role as a Community Advisory Board Member of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Black Infant Health Program. Her approach is characterized by empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a trauma-informed lens, making her a trusted advocate and leader in her community.
Randi's degree in Early Childhood Education has provided her with many transferable skills and an empathetic outlook for populations who are furthest away from sustainable lives. As a trained instructional assistant along with case management experience, Randi's ultimate goal is to ensure individuals reach self-sufficiency and gain the skills needed to reach their short- and long-term goals through positive channels of education and mentorship.
Randi has many years of hands-on experience in direct engagements and the necessary training to help people overcome obstacles, despite external influences. Subsequently, Randi has successfully nurtured relationships with those in crisis as an advocate working with families facing instability and has supported the belief that building a strong prosperous community will help society as a collective grow, flourish, and thrive.
Randi Kemp, Parent Educator
Early Childhood Educator and Case Management Experience
Michelle has many certifications in Early Childhood Education and is an experienced Head Start Teacher and elementary school Program Manager. Michelle continues to explore multiple ways in practicing different approaches in family support and educating children as they prepare for their learning journey. She believes that partnering with families helps to solidify the foundation in a child's developmental stages for successful lifelong learning experiences.
Michelle Curry,
Parent Educator
Head Start and Secondary Program Management Experience
Tatiana is a dedicated Parent Educator with a background in sociology and extensive experience in the nonprofit sector. Her passion lies in Early Literacy and Childhood Development, where she has honed her expertise over the years. Tatiana prioritizes advocating for and supporting families with young children, particularly those from marginalized communities. With a belief that a child's success and confidence starts at home, she has worked with children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. As a mother of two herself, Tatiana is deeply passionate about working with and advocating for the Black and African American families and children in her community, aiming to collaboratively build a solid foundation for their educational journey and future.
Tatiana Calasan-Snead, Parent Educator
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Dorcas "Dee" Benson, MSW, LICSWA,
Maternal Mental Health Therapist
Dorcas, also known as Ms. Dee, draws on over 20 years of experience to provide personalized care, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual's journey. Her empathetic approach fosters a safe and trusting environment where clients feel understood and supported, utilizing therapeutic modalities such as Talk Therapy, CBT, and MI to collaboratively set and achieve goals.
With a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Washington and a Licensed Social Work Associate, Ms. Dee firmly believes in the transformative power of Maternal Mental Health therapy and is dedicated to helping our program families achieve and maintain their mental health and well-being.
Mental Health Therapy
Deidre Moore holds a BS degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work. She is deeply committed to advocacy in family preservation, supporting Black and African American families in raising healthy, strong, and thriving children. With over 7 years of experience working closely with families of color in the public school system, Deidre has also been actively involved in the Students of Color Mentorship Program that continues to flourish the young leaders of tomorrow. Deidre finds great joy in her passion for Black Maternal Health, Parent Education, and Early Learning, supporting and equipping parents and caregivers with the knowledge and resources to navigate their parenting journey.
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Deidre is also the creator and manager of a Facebook page called "Perfect Imperfections", a space created for Black moms to laugh together and share the ups and downs of motherhood within our unique community, which has been running strong for 9 years. With her wealth of experience and dedication to Parent Education and advocacy, Deidre is determined to profoundly impact the community and families we serve.
