by Doria Maselli Enlightenment Home Care’s owner, Songaya Gay, grew up in California’s Bay Area and later relocated to Washington State to raise her two sons. She started nursing school in 1999, along with her older sister, supporting each other during the process. “It was a long journey as I was a single mother and…
by Kathryn Millhorn Inspiration is a powerful, vital, creative force. But it means something unique to everyone and inspiring youth or your work team can be difficult. Locally, Tony Taylor provides leadership seminars, workshops, training, coaching and team-focused events through individual or group settings. A former Marine, Taylor has worked as a fire captain, corporate…
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director In January 2022, the Washington State Legislature will convene for a 60-day session. This “short” or mid-biennium session is intended to address emerging needs that can’t wait for the next full session in 2023. The Thurston Chamber is confident that Interstate-5 and chronic…
by Heidi Smith In theory, the law is impartial, with equal access to justice regardless of background or income level. But in practice, as attorney Veasna Hoy knows all too well, many cannot afford legal representation or are unaware of the resources available to them. That’s one reason Hoy and her partner Robin Zaragoza decided…