Lawashia Mowe

Lawashia Mowe currently serves as the Housing and Shelter Director at Cultivate Initiatives since June 2023 and holds the position of Training and Leadership Development Manager at Transition Projects since September 2019. In this role, Lawashia oversees training opportunities for 350 staff and manages external professional development logistics. Previously, Lawashia was the Program Manager at the Willamette Center, responsible for a 120-bed shelter program and staff oversight. Experience also includes serving as the Supported Living & In-Home Supports Manager at Community Access Services and various managerial roles at Transition Projects' Columbia and Peace II Shelters. An early career at Toys"R"Us as a Shift Supervisor laid foundational management experience. Lawashia holds an Associate of Arts degree in Social Work from Clark College.