Talitha's Team
Talitha’s strength is its partners and advisors who bring expert-level knowledge and experience from diverse industries. Each team member’s unique linguistic and cultural background further enrich the type of services Talitha offers. The team thinks and acts inclusively while putting equity at the forefront of everything they do.
Diversity is not what they do, it is WHO THEY ARE TOGETHER.
Talitha's Advisors
Beryne Odeny, MD, Ph.D
Advisor, Sr. | Research & Implementation Science
Beryne Odeny, MD, Ph.D
Advisor, Sr. | Research & Implementation Science
Yin N. Liu
People Migration (refugees and immigrants in the Pacific Northwest), Aging and Disability Services, Youth & Family Services
Yin N. Liu
People Migration (refugees and immigrants in the Pacific Northwest), Aging and Disability Services, Youth & Family Services
Adam J. Loeffler, Professional Engineer, P.E., M.S.
Built Environment, Spatial Planning, Structural Engineering
Adam J. Loeffler, Professional Engineer, P.E., M.S.
Built Environment, Spatial Planning, Structural Engineering
Adam advises Talitha’s team using his expertise in structural engineering and development life-cycle and support. He holds a Masters degree in Engineering from the University of Washington. He currently works as a Project Engineer for one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Adam’s compassionate, attentive and soft-spoken leadership sharpen the firm’s organizational values and cultures. Adam finds joy in being outdoors, carving wooden spoons and hiking with his family and close friends.
Charles H. Loeffler, MSWChild and Family Welfare, Substance-use Recovery, Trauma-informed Practice, and Adolescent Mental Health
Amy Chen Lozano
Multicultural Communication and Partnership Development Advisor
Jennifer V. Nguyen, M.A.Research Assistant (Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention)
Ehler WinCommunity Planning, Healthy Food and Language Access
Ehler is a graduate from the University of Washington with a degree in Global Health and a minor in International Studies. Her passion lies in supporting her community through various volunteer events and advocacy projects. As a resident of Tukwila for the past thirteen years, Ehler attended the Tukwila school district from elementary through high school. Her lived experiences of being in a diverse school district and community gives her a rich understanding of what it looks like to live harmoniously in a multicultural environment. Currently, Ehler is a community advocate with Food Innovation Network; a local non-profit that aims to increase access to healthy food and provide food-related business opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities in South King county. She also co-chairs the steering committee and works closely with many partners of Food Innovation Network. Outside of school and work, Ehler is extensively involved in her Karen ethnic community through her role as a youth leader for the youth ministry. She coordinates church and cultural events and acts as an informal mentor for young people seeking to learn more about post-secondary education. Ehler is often commended for being a compassionate young leader and a genuine person that wants the best for others. Ehler is a proud refugee and resident of Tukwila. This – in combination with her ability to converse fluently in Karen, English, and comfortably in Burmese – enhances her ability to engage diverse cultural and linguistic communities in people-centered conversations around community planning.
Language: Karen & Some Burmese
Yuman Xu, M.A.Associate (Community Planning and Design)
Bunnies🐰Chief Comfort Officers
Chief Comfort Officer Freya and Mischief Officer Wilberforce are two indoor bunnies. They comfort the Talitha team with their playful yet calming presence.