Elected Experience: State Representative 41st Legislative District, former Mercer Island City Councilmember

Other Professional Experience: Twenty years experience as a communications and government relations professional for nonprofits and foundations

Education: Master of Public Policy and Administration from Columbia University. Bachelor’s in education from Washington University in St. Louis. 

Community Service: Hopelink board member. Served on Island Park Elementary PTA, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation, Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, and National Breast Cancer Coalition boards. Legislative Representative on the State Building Code Council. Children’s Mental Health Workgroup Co-Chair. Board member of the National Association of Jewish Legislators.  

Statement: I’ve served as your state representative to help make life better for families. With two kids in public schools, I know the importance of high-quality education from early learning through higher education. My recently passed equal pay legislation will have a positive impact on women and families. Expanding children’s mental health in schools and reducing gun violence are issues I will continue to champion. I ask for your vote to again represent you and your family in Olympia. Endorsed by NARAL, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, King County Realtors, Washington Conversation Voters, State Labor Council, Dow Constantine, more...