Seattle Seahawks Delta Community Captain

Ariyah Jané, Housing Program Manager for Lavender Rights Project (LRP), has been recognized with a Delta Community Captain award for her work within the Seattle LGBTQUIA+ community. As a groundbreaking Black Trans-Woman with exceptional musical talent, her entrepreneurial spirit has made her a force to be reckoned with in the music and arts communities. Ariyah's artistry is deeply rooted in her diverse background, driving her to become the founder and CEO of Muses and Moguls. Now, using her passion for the LGBTQUIA+ community, Ariyah leverages her passion for the LGBTQUIA+ community to advance housing justice, provide critical legal advocacy, and develop supportive services that empower Black trans and gender-diverse individuals. In honor of her hard work, Delta Air Lines and the Seahawks teamed up to volunteer at a local LRP storage unit to help prepare for the new permanent supporting housing program opening for QT2BIPOC (queer, trans, Two-Spirit, Black, indigenous, and people of color) later this year.

While volunteering at a Seahawks Blood Drive hosted at Lumen Field, Seahawks and Delta employees surprised long-time American Red Cross community member, Terry Liikala, with the Delta Community Captain award. As a passionate and active Red Cross volunteer, Terry has served in multiple roles including disaster responder, blood donor, and blood donor ambassador. As a leader on Disaster Action Teams, Terry guides fellow volunteers in delivering critical support to families displaced by home fires. When he's not donating blood himself, Terry welcomes and assists other donors, ensuring they have a comfortable and positive donation experience. His commitment and compassion make him an invaluable community member in the PNW.