Tacoma Parks Foundation

Erin Hill she/her

Associate Director of Foundation & Community Philanthropy

Erin is a nonprofit professional with a background in fundraising, communications, and community engagement. She’s worked primarily in the education and arts sectors, helping connect humans with the resources and information they need to thrive. Originally from North Carolina, she occasionally misses the Blue Ridge Mountains and soul food, but never the humidity. Her favorite hobby is picking up new hobbies, but a few constants remain: devouring science fiction (shoutout to Octavia Butler), and believing that pad see ew can be a daily source of joy. She’s excited to join the Tacoma Parks Foundation community and looks forward to partnering with others to connect more folks to the outdoors and the incredible work of TPF.

Claire Williams they/them

Administrative Specialist

A Peer Counselor with an extensive administrative background ranging from nonprofit, corporate, medical, legal, and more, Claire is excited to bring their wide-ranging experience to join the TPF team in cultivating an equitable, connected, and thriving Tacoma.



Claire is delighted to call Washington home after nearly ten years in the PNW, more than half of those living in Tacoma. They spend their free time wandering the woods, taking in the area music scene, and when they remember to water their extensive houseplant collection.

Vincent Barron he/him

Senior Program Director, Center for Community Impact

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties



Vincent Barron is a dedicated leader, educator, and veteran committed to empowering communities. A former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant, he served during Operation Iraqi Freedom before earning a B.A. in History from UCLA. With teaching credentials in Special Education and Career Technical Education, Vincent has worked extensively in education, supporting diverse learners. As a Senior Program Director for the Center for Community Impact at the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, he oversees school and community-based programs in Tacoma Washington that provide academic support and enrichment opportunities for young people. Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking, coaching his daughters in youth hockey, playing recreational ice hockey, and spending time with his wife and family.