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Meet The Board
Dr. Gloria Brim
Founder
My experience includes business accessibility partner / employment consultant for non-
profit organization for three years. Vocational specialist for four years for the supported
employment program for an adult mental health program for over three years. Transformed a
client’s life, providing successful vocational placement in conjunction with mental health
counseling. The success story is featured in the 2016 Sound Annual Report.
A Doctorate in Human Services, Leadership, and Organizational Management 2022.
School of Education and Public Service. Capella University, Minneapolis. MN
Conducted research title: Bridging the employment gap for the most incarcerated population.
The literature review identified and discussed social-emotional skill deficits that interfere with
the post-incarcerated employment opportunities
Master of Science, General Mental Health Counseling 2017
Harold Abel School of Psychology, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Internship for DDA services. provided broad client support to the developmentally delayed
population through assessment and individual therapy: facilitated art therapy, case management,
and community services—tailoring therapy to individual client needs.
Bachelor of Science in Human Service Management, 2013
University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZzzzz
Cherise Slade-Barnett
Vice Chair
I’m Cherise Slade-Barnett and I am currently a case manager with Pierce County for the Area Agency on Aging. I have been in this field for over 25 years and with Pierce County 11 years. Working with seniors and people with disabilities has always been my life’s passion. I live by the rule of treating others theway I want to be treated and I love to help people overcome obstacles and meet their goals no matter how small or how big. I have experience working in long term care settings and in Adult Day Health where I coordinated the Alzheimer’s/Dementia programs. I have a B.A. in Gerontology and I have been a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association facilitating support groups for family members. My personal mission statement is: Leave people better than where you found them.
Eugene Young
Board Member
Eugene "Skip" Young is well known hydroplane historian, promoter and former driver. A graduate of the University of Washington, he was the editor of Hydrorave!, a boat racing periodical. Skip was the recipient of a City of Seattle Achievement Award from the Mayor's Office for his work on behalf of the community. Currently, Skip is the Historian at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent.
Belinda Calhoun
Board Member
Belinda Calhoun is currently a Business Operation Supervisor in a clinical setting. She has worked in the healthcare field for 23 years. She has a passion to connect underserved communities to healthcare and resources. She values family and community, proud wife and mother of two girls who have lived and attended schools in the Seattle and Pierce County District. Gives back to the community by way of donation and volunteering at local events.
Evelyn Pasillas
Treasurer
Evelyn Pasillas earned her master’s in art therapy and mental health counseling from Antioch University Seattle in 2018. She has over 20 years of experience in non-profit work serving children, students, families, and adults. As a vocational specialist, Evelyn gained an in-depth understanding of the intersectionality of issues that impact the diverse populations we serve. Evelyn’s graduate research illuminated the effect of inequities in care that Pierce County residents navigate. She is excited to bring mental health strategies out of the clinical setting and into the real world where we can create new paths to recovery.
Evelyn’s work includes art therapy with LGBTQA youth and adults, facilitation of workshops with students, and work as a guest lecturer at the Evergreen State College Tacoma Program. The workshops she designed and implemented examined individual and community identity through artistic expression. In her private practice Red Dahlia Art Therapy, Evelyn offers skills in Self-compassion, trauma stewardship, mindfulness, creativity, motivational interviewing, and unconditional positive regard. Evelyn is an experienced career counselor, educator, community mental health clinician, and art therapist.
Fannie Slade
Secretary
I am currently retired and disabled. Since my early teens until present I have done secretarial and or clerical work; starting in church and school. I'm very proud to be an end of life caregiver and volunteer. I'm passionate about giving exceptional care to patients on Hospice. I am an animal lover and currently have a cat named "Miss Kitty" that I love to spoil. I live by "The Golden Rule" and my personal interests include reading the Bible, watching tv counseling and volunteering for my elderly disabled family, and neighbors strive to be a good listener and give sound advice when needed.
Deborah Gullstrand
Board Member
I am a missionary who enjoys working within the community via personal connections and my church relationships.