Dion Willis, Program Manager 

Dion is a Program Manager for our national BankWork$ Fundamentals program, and also serves as the Instructor for the national ReadyWork$ program.  Through these programs, he has assisted numerous participants in starting their career journeys while providing motivation to become the best version of themselves.  He has also been a key support liaison to CareerWork$ training partners over the years and represents the programs across the country to constituents while supporting the team in national expansion efforts.  He began his workforce development career at the YWCA of Seattle as a Job Training instructor and Career Navigator.  Dion enjoys listening to and creating music.  Born in Chicago, he is an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and takes pride in giving back to his culture. 

dion@careerworkstraining.org

Latoya Edmond, Executive Director  

Latoya Edmond serves as Executive Director of CareerWork$, providing overall leadership and strategic direction for the organization as it expands pathways to meaningful careers and economic mobility. A proud Philadelphia native, Latoya brings nearly two decades of experience in workforce development, organizational leadership, and partnership building across the nonprofit and public sectors. She is deeply committed to advancing innovative workforce solutions that connect underserved communities to sustainable careers.

Prior to joining CareerWork$, Latoya served as Vice President of Workforce Development and Economic Innovation at Philadelphia OIC, a training partner of the CareerWork$ BankWork$ program. In this role, she managed more than $2.5 million annually in public and private grants and contractual funds while overseeing workforce initiatives, employer partnerships, and program strategy.

Latoya also serves as an Advisory Committee member for the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Inclusive Banking Advisory Group and is a member of the Executive Team of the Workforce Professionals Alliance through the City of Philadelphia. She was named to City and State Pennsylvania’s Philly 40 Under 40 in 2022.

Latoya holds a master’s degree in Management and Leadership and Public Administration from East Stroudsburg University and a Certificate in Nonprofit Administration from Temple University. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her son and staying connected to the communities CareerWork$ serves.

latoya@careerworkstraining.org

Ruby Sloan, Sr. Program Manager 

Ruby’s journey with CareerWork$ started in 2012 when she graduated from the Seattle BankWork$ program and started her career in banking as a teller. With the training, she received while in the program, she stood out as a top performer and work her way up to a Sr. Relationship Banker position in commercial banking. Wanting to give back to the program that changed her life, she became a Career Navigator with Seattle BankWork$ expansion into Pierce County. Ruby serves as a key support liaison to new and existing CareerWork$ training partners, providing curriculum and instructional support, as well as representing the program across the country to constituents while supporting the team in achieving its national expansion. In her spare time, Ruby enjoys taking road trips with her husband and children, exploring natural attractions, and tasting new food from different cultures. 

ruby@careerworkstraining.org

Tracy Hinman, Program Manager

Tracy grew up in Washington State, where she developed a strong passion for helping others and giving back to her community values that continue to shape both her personal and professional life. With a degree in Human Resource Management and nearly 20 years of leadership experience, she has built a career rooted in empowerment, compassion, and service. Tracy brings over 15 years of experience in the banking industry, starting as a part-time teller and advancing to Regional Trainer, where she developed a deep understanding of financial literacy and career development. In 2018, she joined YWCA Seattle King Snohomish as the Lead BankWork$ Instructor, where she discovered her passion for the program and has since helped hundreds of individuals from underserved communities launch sustainable careers in banking. Outside of work, Tracy enjoys spending time outdoors, making memories with her family, reading, and exploring new crafts inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

tracy@careerworkstraining.org