Mariah Agyapong is a social services professional native to the Greater Seattle Area who is passionate about building connections and relationships in every space she enters. With over three years of experience supporting youth, families, elders, and historically marginalized communities, Mariah has developed a relationship-based approach in her work that is deeply rooted in empathy, trauma-informed practice, and a commitment to social justice.  

Starting at the WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Mariah began her journey of serving others where she worked as a Social Service Specialist supporting children and youth navigate the complexities of the foster care system. She went on to work at an LGBTQIA+ senior community center where she connected queer elders across King County to housing resources, food access, gender-affirming healthcare and other essential needs while working to reduce systemic barriers.  

With a Dual B.A. in Sociology and Gender Studies, Mariah has a solid foundation in meeting people where they are at as well as the belief that meaningful community engagement begins with trust, listening, and honoring lived experiences. Whether coordinating services, facilitating programs, or building partnerships, Mariah strives to create equitable systems while rejecting the status quo. As a Black woman, she also comes into this work with an Afrocentric and intersectional lens that recognizes the history and collective power of Black, Brown, Indigenous, Queer and Trans POC communities.  

Mariah joins Tubman Health as the BE Well Community Guide where she is excited to join her passions by working in the Black Elders Wellness (BE Well) Program to support Black elders on their journey to wellness and serve community at an organization that does not separate health from justice and liberation.