Promoters of Plymouth Ambassador Board

The Promoters of Plymouth (PoP) Ambassador Board is a group of future leaders who support Plymouth’s mission to end homelessness. Through their involvement, the board members learn about and advocate for Plymouth’s essential practices like Housing First and permanent supportive housing. They also work directly with Plymouth residents and organize outreach events, the biggest of which is the Pop Some Tops gala. With all their hard work, the PoP Ambassador Board increases community connectedness, raises funds for Plymouth, and promotes a compassionate approach to eliminating homelessness.

The Promoters of Plymouth Ambassador Board

2024-2025

Co-Chairs

Amber French, Environmental Works
Hayley Sherman, Botify

Members

Ester Allen Lim, Starbucks
Bridgette Angier, WaFd Bank
Brenda Baxter, JLL
Brandon Cowell, Clean Power Research
Olivia Doyle, WaFd Bank
Lindsey Friessnig, University of Washington; Foster School of Business
Dre Gohlke, dre in the details
Brittney Guzzi, PATH
Sophie Jaksha, AGP Wealth Advisors
Ashley McPeek, University of Washington
Mick Newell, Washington Holdings
Dani Oster, Venture General Contracting
Kevin Payne, HomeStreet Bank
Kate Parsons Proctor, Forest Ridge School
Clare Riva, Pacifica Law Group
Sydney San Agustin, TMS
Catherine Sandstrom, Goldman Sachs
Lauren Smith, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mari Smith, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Joseph Song, Key Bank
Kelly Weiler, Coughlin Porter Lundeen
Eric Zuehlsdorff, Real Retail

Joining the 2024-2025 PoP Ambassador Board

Each year, the PoP Committee hosts educational events, fundraisers, and direct service opportunities for young professionals interested in taking action. Committee members meet monthly to plan these initiatives, with a special emphasis placed on their signature event Pop Some Tops, which provides an evening of networking and socializing and raises over $200,000 each year for Plymouth Housing.

To learn more about the PoP Ambassador Board and joining as a new member, please contact Sharon Balbin (sbalbin@plymouthhousing.org).

2025 Pop Some Tops

More information about the Pop Some Tops 2025 coming soon!

Pop Some Tops

Pop Some Tops is the PoP Ambassador Board’s signature fundraiser: an uplifting, energizing, and unforgettable evening supporting Plymouth’s mission to provide permanent supportive housing to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

In 2024, Pop Some Tops raised $240,000 to support Plymouth’s mission to end homelessness in our region.

Young professionals cheer and raise numbered paddles at a formal fundraising gala

Other PoP Ambassador Board Initiatives

In 2021, PoP hosted an educational series, Inside Plymouth Housing, to provide a deeper dive into Plymouth’s mission and the role of permanent supportive housing in addressing the homelessness crisis in Seattle/King County. To view slides, resources, and recordings of the webinar series, click below!

A Place to Call Home: What is Housing First?

The series began with an introduction to permanent supportive housing and a discussion around the Housing First philosophy that stable housing transforms lives and everyone deserves a home. We heard from Plymouth’s Director of Communications on the importance of permanent supportive housing for people seeking housing after long-term homelessness.

View the slides here

From the Ground Up: How is a Plymouth Building Developed?

The second event explored Plymouth’s development process and the services and infrastructure designed to support Plymouth residents. This event featured Plymouth’s Real Estate Development Associate as well as the Director of Homeless and Clinic Operations for Neighborcare, one of our in-building medical service providers.

Watch the recording here

Our Neighbors: Who are the People of Plymouth Housing?

We concluded our event series with a panel discussion between members of Plymouth’s Social Services team, who help connect our residents to the services they need. The team shared stories from residents and staff in Plymouth’s buildings, broke down misconceptions around homelessness, and provided guidance for getting involved with Plymouth or supporting our unhoused neighbors. Check out some of the resources shared during that discussion here: