Lead Architect
Maya Thorne
“We aren’t building an app — we’re building a sanctuary for the stories Tacoma has always carried.”
Our Mission
Built for Dreamers, by Creators.
Tacoma Connect is a digital sanctuary for The Collective — a radiant bridge between Afrocentric creativity, minority-led enterprise, and the heartbeat of the South Sound. We architect visibility, dignity, and belonging for everyone who shapes culture here.
Inclusive by design. Bold by choice. Tacoma — always.
The Collective
Community Leaders
Visionaries, founders, and culture architects who keep Tacoma luminous — meet the people powering the movement.
Cultural Director
Kaleb J. Rivers
Creative strategy rooted in cultural integrity and collective care.
Community Weaver
Elena Garza
Bridging neighborhoods, studios, and the streets where culture is made.
Ecosystem Lead
Marcus Chen
Technology in service of The Collective — open, equitable, and built to last.
Step into The Collective
Your story belongs here. Create a profile, list your work, and help us keep Tacoma’s creative pulse loud and true.
Join the Movement