Our Team & Work Culture
HUG is powered by Tacoma SEED (our Fiscal Sponsor), dedicated staff, a total community effort, and focused partnerships. Our staff carefully guides the foundation of the organization through the intentional and compassionate building of community-serving careers focused on shared power, transparency, and good stewardship of resources. The expectation is that all employees, contractors, and volunteers will represent and demonstrate the values of integrity, sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and self-care in their work for the organization.
MEET OUR TEAM
Dedication. Compassion. Impactful.
Our team members diligently, intelligently, skillfully, and gracefully bring our mission and vision to fruition. They are splendid in personal and professional growth, community connection, and uplifting one another to practice the organizational values we strive to embody in our work. They're the real force behind the resiliency and resistance required to break through racial trauma cycles; bringing social justice ideas into reality, standing in, and closing community need gaps.
Executive Director
TaNeashia Sudds
Community is like family. No one is perfect and we all need the best of ourselves and each other to thrive. My family and community give me purpose and I’m grateful to serve in both wisdom and love.
Favorite Vegetable: Green Beans
Land & Community Building Manager
Open Position
The Land & Community Building Manager is responsible for all land stewardship, managing program impacts, and fund development at an identified threshold. Apply by submitting your resume to info@hilltopurbangardens.org
Favorite Vegetable: What is yours?
Land and Community Building Manager
Diamond Sudds
From whom much is required, much more will be given.
Favorite Vegetable: Butter Lettuce
Contractor Directing Support
David Strong
Help mission-driven organizations shine a light on the good work they’re doing in our communities.
Favorite Vegetable: Okra
Farm Crew III
Maple Sugarstone
A worm in a word is fantastic!
Favorite Vegetable: Sweet Onion
Resource & Facilities Coordinator
Topaz Little
Second guessing just means that you're exploring more than your first option.
Favorite Vegetable: Onion
Agriculture & Husbandry Assistant
Lloyd Hannah
Imagination is freedom.
Favorite Vegetable: Swiss Chard
Farm Crew I
Secret Williams
Stay strong and stay in touch with your communities"
Favorite Vegetable: Sugar Snap Peas
Agricultural Education Coordinator
Michelle Puller-Stoto
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." -Audre Lorde
Favorite Vegetable: Tomato
Program Assistant - Part-Time Postion
This Could Be You in 2026!
Seeking a youth ed candidate to join the team September 2026 to help operate Agro Academy onsite and offsite programs. The position works up to 20 hrs/week and partners with the Agricultural Education Program Leads. Send resume to info@hilltopurbangardens.org
You tell us your Favorite Vegetable!
