Meet Our Team
Leslie Webb, IMH-E®, Program Supervisor
Infant Mental Health Associate, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula
Leslie is an accomplished Infant Mental Health Endorsed Associate for Washington State, a Birth and Postpartum Doula, and a Childbirth Educator. With an unwavering dedication to the advocacy of Black Infant and Maternal Health, Leslie serves as a Board Member of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Black Infant Health Program, advocating for the advancement of Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice due to the injustices faced by African American babies and their families. She firmly believes in inspiring change by empowering and educating caregivers in this area.
With over two decades of experience as an Early Educator, Leslie has honed her skills in fostering secure family environments for children's growth. Her deep connections with diverse families have thrived on empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a trauma-informed approach, making her a trusted figure in her community.
Randi Kemp, Parent Educator
Early Childhood Educator and Case Management Experience
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.
Michelle Curry, Parent Educator
Head Start and Secondary Program 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.
Starlene Howard, Parent Educator
Certified Postpartum Doula and Lactation Specialist
Starlene is the Owner and Founder of Howard House Nonprofit, a nonprofit focused on supporting the homeless and pregnant mothers. As a certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Postpartum Doula and Lactation Specialist and mommy of 5, Starlene has a passion for philanthropy in advocating on the behalf of mothers, babies and individuals who aren’t as capable, lowering health disparities and increasing the quality of life in both mothers and their subsequent generations.