Prior to joining USA for UNHCR, Suzanne Ehlers served as CEO of Malala Fund, where she worked closely with co-founders Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai to create a world where all girls can attain an education. She is passionate about breaking the status quo, developing and supporting leaders and fostering a culture of seeing others as people that matter. Prior to joining the Executives office, she was Chief of Staff to King County Councilmember Joe McDermott. Seema Bahl joined SBE in 2021 to support the advancement of Mastery-Based Learning in Washington State. Kristin received her B.A. In the 1990s, as Administrator of the Clinton Legal Expense Trust, Peter oversaw the nonpartisan legal defense fund for the U.S. President. Accounting Division, Roselyn Marcus aenriquez@mrsc.org, Accounting Coordinator Before working in government, she was a television news assignment editor, producer, reporter, and anchor. Washington, DC 20036 . According to the sources, Brindle emailed the staffer asking if she was coming out and lamented that employees couldnt celebrate the birthdays of George Washington or Abraham Lincoln but could celebrate people coming out. Afran provided POLITICO with the letter. Economic Development & Recovery Director (206) 477-2761: Becker, Kate: Special Projects Manager II . Theresa joined MRSC in summer 2022. . Phone: 240-777-0311. ). He oversees a wide range of activities, including project analysis, financial forecasting, program evaluation, demographic analysis, and policy development. Executive Director, Business Operations & Revenue Development (202) 406-3632 melissasc@fb.org. Deputy Director. from the Evergreen State College and her J.D. In 1980, he became attorney to the Republican Co-Speaker of the House, and over the next 32 years continued to work as a senior legal counsel for House Republicans until retirement in 2013. She has been passionate of her non-profit work with organizations like Refugee Womens Alliance ReWA, Tacoma Community House TCH, American Red Cross, Emergency Food Network EFN, and Tacoma Rescue Mission. She served as a City Prosecutor in Snohomish County for eighteen years, served as the Presiding Judge for the City of Black Diamond, and serves as a Judge Pro Tempore. The Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience serves to increase the awareness of the athletics department on-campus and within the greater Upstate region through various marketing initiatives, branding efforts, game day promotions, and corporate . Assistant Director, Sam Washington OtterBot, 12th Year Campaign. Jill Dvorkin joined MRSC as a legal consultant in June 2016 after working for nine years as a civil deputy prosecuting attorney for Skagit County. jklika@mrsc.org, Procurement & Contracting Consultant She also defended the County in Growth Management Act and Land Use litigation. At Skagit County, Jill advised the planning department on a wide variety of issues including permit processing and appeals, Growth Management Act (GMA) compliance, code enforcement, SEPA, public records, legislative process, and public records. Murphy spokesperson Mahen Gunaratna denied that the administration threatened to publicize the remark but declined to go into detail about the allegations. Arielle joined SBE in 2022 as the Student, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator to ensure the voices of or most marginalized communities are heard and involved as decisions are made for their educational experiences. She holds a BS in Molecular and Cell Biology from Texas A&M University, an MPH from the George Washington University and is certified in public health. She is a native Washingtonian and has worked in State Government for nearly thirty years. Communications, Cristie Fredrickson Deputy Director of Patient Care Services. Send us an email: info@nga.org. Lisa Pool joined MRSC in June 2021. Want to know more about the team behind MRSC or contact a specific staff member? They refused to produce any documentation of the remark, although they claimed they had an email. P.O. payroll administrator. Aimy Enriquez joined MRSC in spring 2017. Ahnna Smith is the Executive Director for the DC WIC. Afran said he does believe that email exists but characterized it as a political opinion by somebody, not an example of anti-gay bias., Afran said that the Murphy administration officials did not consult ELECs commissioners, who have authority over Brindle, on the specific allegation. Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, is the Secretary of Health for the great state of Washington, appointed by Governor Jay Inslee in December 2020. from the University of Washington School of Law. He was named the WIAA's fifth Executive Director in the spring of 2019. . Ms. Fehrenbach has focused her career on shaping policies and programs that address the upstream social and environmental factors that impact health outcomes and inequities so that all people, families, and communities can thrive. FAX: 206-296-0194. leads the office responsible for developing and monitoring the biennial King County budget, implementing the King County Strategic Plan, identifying and tracking performance measures, developing and implementing the King County Comprehensive Plan, overseeing business planning, and conducting the annual employee survey. This includes local, regional, state, and federal relations. She is an avid reader and enjoys boating and exploring the state with her husband and three children. . Most recently, she served as a senior planner for Bellingham. He is responsible for building and supporting innovation work across the agency, including overseeing our existing data/informatics and health technology services areas. He received his MBA from the Yale School of Management, his JD from Tulane Law School and his BA from Columbia University. District of Columbia Department of Health Care Financing. light dark. Jon Rose joined MRSC in November 2017 and leads the Finance and Administration team. tburrows@mrsc.org, Executive Director The commissioners declined to take action because no evidence was provided, Afran said. Commissioner Cooney, a senior deputy prosecuting attorney in the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Special Assault Unit, joined the Commission in 2022. Commissioner Jarrett retired in late 2018 following nearly a decade as the Senior Deputy County Executive where he led the executive branch of King County government, the King County Executive Leadership Team, the Executives Best Run Government Initiative and improvements to local andcontract public service delivery. She recently served as Deputy Secretary of Health for COVID-19 response from June 2020 through January 2022. PLUS Program Director . Washington State Department of Health. She has also served as the City of Kirkland's intergovernmental relations manager, where she was instrumental in successful efforts to regionalize fire and police dispatch services and to secure state annexation funding. Prior to joining MRSC she worked as a Metadata Specialist at Dow Jones where she worked on taxonomy maintenance and development and other metadata and indexing support activities for Factiva. Commissioner Downing retired from his 40-year public service career in early 2017. Assistant Director David holds bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from the University of Washington. Suite 1000 Washington DC 20024 News Viewpoints Market Intel. She graduated from Central Washington University with a B.S. They immediately demanded his resignation that day, allegedly on the grounds that he had made an anti-gay remark, Afran said. Stephanie Liden Davidsmeyer is a communications professional with 10years' experience in nonprofit, corporate, and government outreach and media relations. Jean Neiman. Vice President for Federal Engagement & Advocacy and Executive Director of WSU DC Office: 202-434-4866 E-mail: glynda.becker@wsu.edu Glynda Becker was appointed the Director of Washington State University Office of Federal Relations in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. WSU's Federal Relations Office serves as liaison between WSU and members of Congress, their . Commissioners are not full-time state employees. Over his career, Dr. Shah has been a clinician, innovator, educator, and leader in health. Simon Kim PHD . The Commission meets, usually in Olympia, on the fourth . He then worked for two years as a revenue analyst in OFM's Forecasting Division. llacivita@mrsc.org, Communications Coordinator Sandra also handles the education training registration and maintains the membership database for the Washington Finance Officers Association. Nicole joined SBE in 2020 to manage the private schools application and oversight process. Chief Information Officer She is a past member of the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors and past chair of the Spokane City Ethics Committee. He has a broad communications and public policy background with over a decade of local government and nonprofit experience. Spartanburg, SC . www.uscupstate.edu . Brian Hardtke, Chief of Staff. Before coming to Washington state, she worked on national public health policy in Washington, DC. Email updates; 1310 L ST NW, STE 450, Washington, DC 20005 1-(855)-808-6427 EIN 52-1662800 . In her career in government communications, she has worked for the Washington State Department of Early Learning, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Liquor and Cannabis Board, and briefly for the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health (in Minnesota). Vaccine Mandate Frequently Asked Questions, Governor's Distinguished Managers Association, Governors Task Force on Independent Investigations of Police Use of Force, Request a Ceremonial Proclamation, Greeting or Letter, Children, Youth and Families, Department of, Social and Health Services, Department of. Brynn is a West Coast native and enjoys exploring all the beauty it has to offer: hiking, kayaking, finding the best coffee spots and restaurants, and spending time in her garden with her dogs. David began his state career in 1990, working as an economic analyst for the state Department of Revenue for three years. tgonzales@mrsc.org, Rosters Coordinator His work focused on equity, grant administration, and degree program approval. She first joined The Arc of Indiana in 1998 as Director of Government Relations and was moved into the role of Associate Executive Director in 2006. Executive Office. 360-890-6172. Lisa Daugaard is the Executive Director at PDA and a 2019 MacArthur Fellowship recipient. Executive Director, Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness (ICHH) One Ashburton Place 11th Floor . Over the past 20 years he has led emergency response efforts at the state, local, and federal levels to a wide range of crises and now works to pass the knowledge and wisdom hes gained to others. He followed the phone call with an emailed demand. Commissioner Isserlis is a lawyer with Winston & Cashatt, where she focuses on insolvency, restructuring and commercial practice. 360-902-0672. drew.shirk@gov.wa.gov . Information TechnologyServices Division, Ralph Thomas Aimy has a B.A. Two weeks after the first meeting, Afran said, Rota called ELECs chair, Eric Jaso, and said he should fire Brindle, this time because of an alleged anti-gay and an alleged racist remark.. Alissa joined SBE in 2017. He was named the . Lianna comes to Nonprofit Association of Washington with 10 years of development and community support work with nonprofit organizations in both Pierce County and North Texas. Whitney is a member of the Senior Leadership Team for King County Executive Dow Constantine. 2023 Annual Meeting . joined the senior leadership of Washington Health System in 2021. jrose@mrsc.org, HR and Administrative Coordinator He has worked to prevent and end homelessness for more than 25 years as a street outreach worker, case manager, coalition builder, researcher, and trainer. Read her bio HERE. Rockville, MD 20850. . PDC leadership is comprised of 5 commissioners and the executive director. Executive Director. During her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, she worked on issues pertaining to sexual assault and domestic violence and co-founded a group called Students Against Sexually Exploited Youth. PRA/OPMA E-Learning Courses Free video courses for city/town elected officials on the Public Records Act (PRA) and Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). Prior to King County, Dwight had a 22-year career with City of Seattle, most recently serving as Director of Finance and leading the city's financial and budget management initiatives between 1994 and 2010. Box 47206 Deputy Executive April Putney is responsible for administration of the Executives staff as well as directing external and internal policy coordination and strategic initiatives. Ms. Perez was previously a Public Health and Communication Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) where she managed the public engagement platforms, mobile apps, equity efforts, and campaigns for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Office of Minority Health. End of Life and Reproductive Health Policies, WSHA v. DOH: Certificate of Need on Mergers and Affiliations. Chelsea Allinger is GGWash's executive director. Her professional background includes work as a judicial law clerk in the Tulalip Tribal Court, and internships in the state Attorney General's office and with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. The Chief of Partnerships leads the office responsible for coordinating and leading the departments external relationships and partnership strategies, particularly with the private and academic sectors. Acting Deputy Executive Director. . A native of Houston, Kris graduated with a Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. jdvorkin@mrsc.org, Legal Consultant Director's Office; Chief of Staff: Cristin Dorgelo: Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Director: Ted Wackler: Senior Advisor to the Director: Jeff Smith: General Counsel: . His work focused on the intersections of secondary and postsecondary education to improve student transitions and raise educational attainment. Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced the appointments of additional policy staff who will serve with the White House COVID . Isserlis has been in practice in Spokane since 1981. New Jersey. Gary comes to King County with over 20 years of experience in operations, sales, human resources, and Lean having worked across several industries in the private sector. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethel University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Request the Secretary of Health to speak at your event. For County Executive, Chief Administrative Officer and all Executive Office Staff: Executive Office Building (EOB) 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor. Prior to joining MRSC, Jacob worked as a Virtual Training Producer and graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Psychology. Demonstrated success in fostering high performing, collaborative teams, employee . Staff Directory > About > Staff Directory > About. 302-255-9626. stephen.groff@state.de.us. Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). idelajara@mrsc.org, Communications Manager In addition to this, she served two terms with AmeriCorps State and National. Olympia, Washington 98504-7890. Downing has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Washington Law School and has received the Williams Nevins and Robert Utter Awards for promoting ethical and democratic values. Dr. Shah earned his BA (philosophy) from Vanderbilt University; his MD from the University of Toledo Health Science Center; and completed an Internal Medicine Residency, Primary Care/General Medicine Fellowship, & MPH (management), at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. sbutler@mrsc.org, Public Policy Consultant He also has been a legal policy advisor for the Pierce County Council and has worked in contract administration. in Management and MBA with a concentration in Finance from LeTourneau University. Jennifer Pollitt Hill. mfuchs@mrsc.org, Program Support Coordinator Prior to joining the Executives Office, she most recently worked for Futurewise, the state's lead smart growth organization. Eric has worked in city government, as well as for a special purpose district. During that time, Tony played a pivotal role in the passage of groundbreaking civil rights legislation in California, Nevada and Washington, DC, implementation of statewide public education campaigns and the election of . Sign up to get the . (for high school staff) fafsa@wsac.wa.gov. . lpool@mrsc.org, Public Policy Consultant 206.281.7211 phone . Mr. Becker joined the Department of Health in June 2021 as the new Chief of Innovation, leading the agency's first-ever Office of Innovation and Technology. James joined the AWSL staff in the summer of 2017. Afran said that the Murphy administration is using Brindles email as pretext to destroy ELECs independence, and that the efforts to force him out behind the scenes are illegal interference with the agency. She leads an inter-departmental team of Customer Service Officers, establishing performance measures and inspiring a culture of continuous improvement. Viktoria joined SBE in 2022. 360-790-9326. President of Development. He was awarded the King County Executives first leadership award for his work. Danner had been the agency's executive director since 2005 and secretary since 2008. amack@mrsc.org, Training and Outreach Coordinator Jeff Brindle has been on staff at ELEC since 1985 and has been its executive director since 2009. Executive Director. For the next two weeks, the organization was in chaos while . He graduated with a BBA degree in 2004 as well as an MBA in 2010 from Pacific Lutheran University. In that role, Kris worked to connect agency strategic priorities to ongoing partnership work. Her work focuses on supporting the states mastery-based learning efforts and ensuring each and every student is prepared for their next steps after high school. aenriquez@mrsc.org, HR and Administrative Coordinator And before joining state government in 2017, she held a variety of HR and senior operations leadership positions at Target Corporation. Phil Murphys administration to force him out of the job over an alleged anti-gay remark. An attorney for Jeff Brindle, the longtime executive director of the Election Law Enforcement Commission, claims that a late amendment inserted into a campaign finance bill to give the governor new powers over the agency is the culmination of an attempt by Gov. For Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) requests: Adrienne Craver. Sarah Doar joined MRSC in September 2018. As Executive Director since June 2017, Peterhas overseen a period of rapid growth and reform at the Public Disclosure Commission. She has over 20 years of local government and non-profit experience, specializing in growth management, transportation, and general city management issues. Kristins career has centered on government relations, public health, health care law and policy. Jill was born and raised in Fargo, ND, then moved to Bellingham to attend college and experience a new part of the country (and mountains!). As Director, she is responsible for design and delivery of a suite of programming for Medicaid Directors, their senior teams and mid-level staff to strengthen their . Tacoma Community College is committed to recruiting faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse community we serve. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. VA Puget Sound health care Phone: 206-277-4411. He worked closely with the Legislature and Governors office to secure new resources and tools for the agency, modernizing its operations and fostering its mission to promote confidence in the political process. However, two Murphy administration officials who declined to speak publicly about the allegation said Brindle wrote to another ELEC staffer in response to an emailed communication about National Coming Out Day. She also works to embed the principles of Equity and Social Justice into the way employees work and are treated, and was a founding member of the Metro Transit's Partnership to Achieve Comprehensive Equity (PACE). AWSL Director. He and his wife, Laura, reside in Seattle and have an adult son, Sam. elowell@mrsc.org, Finance Consultant Seattle, WA 98104, 206.281.7211 phone Miya has been a Producing Executive/Artistic Director, teacher, choreographer . Legal and Legislative Affairs, Lenora Sneva He returned home to serve as Vice-President of Business Development for a start-up, then led several successful business ventures before returning to his healthcare roots. Wells. Before that, he served as executive policy advisor to Washington Gov. Passionate and purpose driven leader adept at working in complex systems during times of significant change. Washington Association of County Officials 206 10th Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98501 Phone: 360-753-7319 Contact Us Alissa enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and son. . CORRECTION: An earlier version of this report misstated the date of the Senate vote. Commission term: January 2020-December 2024. Executive Director - Airlift Northwest Associate Administrator- University of Washington Medical Center. She comes to us from higher education, where she has extensive history managing a performance venue at her alma mater, the University of Puget Sound. Meet the DC Staff. Her background includes working with a broad range of local and national organizations from brand identity and development to designing high-end consumer packaging to creating outreach campaigns for nonprofit agencies. from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles (where she played NCAA Division I soccer for four years) and received her J.D. Elizabeth.Perez@doh.wa.gov. Municipal Elections Running for Office Program Associate, Eric Pedersen . Phone; Director's Office Fax: 360-704-4415: Executive Director: Paul Francis: 360-704-4355: Executive Assistant: Julie Walter: 360-704-4309 WACTC and Legislative Coordinator: Position Supervisor: 360-704-4313: . P.O. Most recently, she served as a Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Island County. The Communications and Events Associate reports to the Executive Director and with the AGI team as the need arises. The Murphy administration staffers then handed Brindle his own resignation letter, written on the governors office letterhead, according to Afran. sbutler@mrsc.org, Planning & Policy Manager Jilma Meneses Secretary of DSHS Lisa Yanagida Chief of Staff Marirose Piciucco Deputy Chief of Staff Mike Williams Deputy Chief of Staff Tony Bowie Assistant Secretary Economic Services Debbie Roberts Assistant Secretary Developmental Disabilities Bea Rector Assistant Secretary Aging and Long-Term Support Kevin Bovenkamp Assistant Secretary Behavioral Health Rich Pannkuk PDC leadership is comprised of 5 commissioners and the executive director. Below is our current staff directory, including email addresses for our staff attorneys, policy consultants, and other staff members. Les has 18+ years of Public Service leadership and holds a B.A. Linda holds a masters degree in geology and geophysics from Yale University and has experience in environmental consulting and in teaching university-level geology and oceanography. She previously served as OFMs HR director for nearly three years. The Chief of Staff is the director of the office. At MRSC, Flannary enjoys providing legal guidance to municipalities on all municipal issues, including the OPMA, PRA, and personnel. degree in Accounting and Finance. Linda Drake joined SBE in 2012. Gary Locke on energy, telecommunications, finance and elections issues. Executive Director, Arctic Executive Steering Committee: Mark Brzezinski: Senior Policy Advisor: Fabien Laurier: Senior Policy Advisor, Energy: Commission term: January 2018-December 2022. And he has been open about discussion the need for transparency, connections with dark money funding and other matters. 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