Workforce Services Division (WSD)
Workforce Services Division's field operations and service delivery is divided into Central Office in Olympia and five geographical regions. Each region is led by a director responsible for overseeing local WorkSource offices, their affiliates, co-locations and partnerships within the WorkSource system. Central Office staff administer the statewide programs and provide procedural information and support to the local offices. WorkSource offices manage staff members involved in service delivery to job seekers and employers, and collaborate with partners to provide services to our customers participating in a variety of programs, including:
- Wagner-Peyser Title III
- Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Agricultural services
- Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)
- Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
- Veterans & Military Familiies (V&MF) services
- WorkFirst
Meet the WSD Strategic Leadership Team
Ismaila "Ish" Maidadi, Workforce Services director – ismaila.maidadi@esd.wa.gov
Alberto Isiordia, Workforce Services assistant director of operations – alberto.isiordia@esd.wa.gov
Anne Goranson, strategic initiatives manager – anne.goranson@esd.wa.gov
Sandy Crews, program operations manager – sandy.crews@esd.wa.gov
John Dickson, Eastern regional director – john.dickson@esd.wa.gov
Todd Wurl, Central regional director – todd.wurl@esd.wa.gov
Joe Vansyckle, Southwest Coastal regional director – joe.vansyckle@esd.wa.gov
Nino Gray, Central Sound interim regional director – nino.gray@esd.wa.gov
Jessica Barr, North Sound regional director – jessica.barr@esd.wa.gov