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Our Team

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Claire Vanessa Goodwin - Executive Manager

As the Executive Manager for the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) since January 2023, Claire brings a wealth of experience in municipal management and a strong commitment to expanding housing opportunities for lower-income households. Her career includes over a decade of supporting elected officials and government leadership in nonpartisan roles at both local and state levels, beginning in 2014. Notably, Claire developed public policy for four Tacoma City Councilmembers, shaping initiatives such as revisions to the Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Program and the establishment of prohibited camping areas. Her experience extends to the state level, where she served as a Fiscal Analyst for the Senate Ways and Means Committee during the 2018 and 2019 legislative sessions, contributing to the development of the statewide budget for 23 state agencies. Claire's passion for public service in local government was ignited during an ICMA Fellowship in Lexington, MA. She holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University (2015) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from The Evergreen State College. Her dedication to service is further underscored by her time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in North Macedonia and her work with a children's nonprofit in Nepal. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Claire brings a deep understanding of the region to her role.

cvgoodwin@skhhp.org

Dorsol Plants - Program Coordinator

Dorsol Plants is a passionate leader dedicated to addressing housing and homelessness challenges, drawing on over a decade of experience in human services across King County. A South King County resident, military veteran, and survivor of domestic violence, Dorsol most recently served as Program Manager at FUSION, providing family homelessness support in Federal Way. In this role, and his current work at South King Housing and Homelessness Partners, Dorsol has demonstrated a talent for fostering collaboration among community stakeholders, centering the voices of those with lived experience, and managing emergency housing programs. His experience also includes championing educational continuity for homeless children at Mary's Place and advocating for policy change to prevent childhood obesity. Dorsol combines his frontline experience supporting families with a keen interest in land use policy and the intersection of governmental policy and individual needs. He offers a firsthand perspective on the challenges of housing affordability and is a strong advocate for regional solutions.

dplants@auburnwa.gov

 

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SKHHP Staff Work Group

The SKHHP staff work group represents SKHHP partner jurisdictions in the areas of economic development, housing programs, human services, and land use planning. The SKHHP staff work group informs SKHHP staff and the SKHHP Executive Board on work plan and program priorities, and provides technical expertise and guidance to implement annual work plans and achieve SKHHP’s goals and priorities. The SKHHP staff workgroup meets monthly and forms sub-work groups as necessary to advance SKHHP priorities.