Welcome to the Tacoma Urban League!

We hope our website finds you well. The Tacoma Urban League board of directors has appointed Desirée Wilkins Finch as the league’s new president and CEO as of Oct. 30, 2024.

With over 15 years of experience in community organizing, organizational development and strategic planning, Wilkins Finch is well-positioned to lead the organization in advancing its mission to empower African Americans and underserved communities.

“Desirée is a natural leader with deep ties to the Tacoma community,” said LaTasha Wortham, chair of the Tacoma Urban League’s Board of Directors. “Her strategic vision, passion for equity, and dedication to social justice make her the perfect choice to carry forward the mission of the Tacoma Urban League. We are thrilled to welcome her to this role.”

This transition comes as part of the Board’s continued commitment to the stability and growth of the Tacoma Urban League. All programs and services will continue without disruption, and the organization remains focused on its key priorities: economic opportunity, educational excellence, family empowerment, and civil rights advocacy.

”I am honored to serve as the next CEO of the Tacoma Urban League, and to carry forward the leadership legacy of Thomas Dixon, and the visionary work he began in this community. It is a privilege to stand among the remarkable leaders who have come before me, and I am eager to continue building on that foundation,” said Wilkins Finch. “I have long supported the league’s mission and look forward to advancing the critical work or ensuring social equality and economic independence for Black people and underserved communities in Tacoma. This city is deeply engaged in race and social justice action, and I am excited to lead the organization in making scalable, sustainable change.”