Imani Dinish


Mr. Imani Dinish is a proud native of Seattle, Washington’s Central District. He has passion for Service and Advocacy that comes from the civic responsibility and Black American pride that was ingrained into his upbringing  as the Son, Nephew and Grandson of Seattle Public School educators and Civil Servants (local and National).

His participation in this Project/organization is a result of the positive effects from His experience as a Youth speaker/fundraiser for the YMCA Black achievers program, Original Staff member at the “New” Garfield Community Center (Seattle Parks & Recreation) C.A.Y.A. (Central Area Youth Association)  Athlete Scholar, University of Washington Early Scholars Outreach Participant under the tutelage of the Great Dr. Millie Russell, Paid Internships at The Microsoft Corporation, International brotherhood of Electrical Workers Member Since 2006, Seattle Street Car, Electrical Technician/Fabricator, Electro-mechanical manufacturing Engineer/Project Manager, Social Service Case Manager and Homeless Advocate with The Salvation Army of King County, and various other entrepreneurial pursuits in the middle of the forestated.

As you can see, his dynamic and evolving career experience is attributed to his passion for learning, adapting and thriving in ALL the areas of interests he chooses to endeavor. Imani brings to the Tubman Center his experience in advocacy, career training, client conflict resolution, personal and family crisis intervention, housing navigation and resource referral.
  • Superpower: Learning and Getting People Moving
  • Kryptonite: Pessimism (in others)
  • Known on the streets for: Ruthless Positivity
  • When not at work: I’m in full Chill mode...also just checking stuff out
  • I identify as: Him/Brutha, CD Veteran, Garfield Bulldog, BLACK AMERICAN (will gladly detail upon request), Leader, Helper, Freedom Fighter, Jedi Knight….
  • I dedicate my work at the Tubman Center for Health & Freedom to…: Come ask me, and also let's engage in HOW WE CAN HELP PEOPLE HELP PEOPLE…