Emerging Leaders 2022

Joel Bervell (Courtesy photo)

TikTok med student @joelbervell named top Emerging Leader

Joel Bervell, who highlights disparities in medicine, took top honors at an event for 12 rising stars in Snohomish County.

 

Joshua Estes, activist, University of Washington, power plant operator (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Joshua Estes: Learns all he can so he can stand up for others

This business consultant’s priority is helping others find their voice, achieve their goals and be successful.

 

Michael Adams of Boys and Girls Club of Snohomish; activist and founder of Change the Narrative in Granite Falls  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Michael Adams: He wants to change the narrative of inequity

He watched racism affect his father’s prospects. Now he works to spark conversation and heal divisions.

 

Joel Bervell (Courtesy photo)

Joel Bervell: Highlighting racial disparities in medicine

This third-year medical student is a TikTok influencer with 400,000 followers.

Joel Bervell (Courtesy photo)
Chris Dingle

Chris Dingle: Out of a job, he opted for public service

Now a congressional aide, he joined the Washington National Guard and got involved in politics.

Chris Dingle
Kona Farry, Community Transit, schedule analyst (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Kona Farry: His app helps boost public transit ridership

This transit analyst discovered the joy of car-free travel during college. He wanted to share his enthusiasm.

Kona Farry, Community Transit, schedule analyst (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lynsey Gagnon is the Executive Director ,Community Resource Centers, Volunteers of America  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lynsey Gagnon: She quickly organized a cold weather shelter

This social services director was once homeless herself, utilizing the services she now refers others to every day.

Lynsey Gagnon is the Executive Director ,Community Resource Centers, Volunteers of America  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Laycee Gwyther owner of Executive Beauty Suites (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Laycee Gwyther: Offering a helping hand to women in need

Partnering with Dignity for Divas, she’s helped plan a day of pampering for women on the streets.

Laycee Gwyther owner of Executive Beauty Suites (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Rilee Louangphakdy of Leadership Snohomish County, marketing and event manager (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Rilee Louangphakdy: An obscure word inspired him to connect

In school, this marketing manager was on a downward spiral until he filled his life with volunteer activity.

Rilee Louangphakdy of Leadership Snohomish County, marketing and event manager (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Melissa Siv of Peoples Bank, Vice president, District Branch Manager Everett Financial Center  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Melissa Siv: Promoting financial literacy among teens

This banking professional teaches financial skills to students at Everett-area schools.

Melissa Siv of Peoples Bank, Vice president, District Branch Manager Everett Financial Center  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Catherine Soper of Port of Everett, Communications and Marketing Director (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Catherine Soper: On board for Port of Everett’s growth spurt

Twelve years ago, this communications and marketing director launched her port career as an intern.

Catherine Soper of Port of Everett, Communications and Marketing Director (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Courtney Wooten of Community organizer, Suburbia Rising/Stories of Self & Self Solidarity (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Courtney Wooten: Artist offers training to promote equality

This Edmonds-based activist founded Suburbia Rising/Stories of Self Solidarity to promote social justice.

Courtney Wooten of Community organizer, Suburbia Rising/Stories of Self & Self Solidarity (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Alexandria Zitnik -McGinty of Integrated Rehabilitation Group, Chief Development Officer (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Alexandria Zitnik-McGinty: Take charge, learn all you can

This physical therapist has a simple strategy: “The more work you put in, the more you achieve.”

Alexandria Zitnik -McGinty of Integrated Rehabilitation Group, Chief Development Officer (Kevin Clark / The Herald)