King County Democrats Legislative Action Committee Co-chair, former lobbyist for alcohol and drug treatment programs and contract lobbyist for public campaign financing. Graduated from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern; seven years in public relations, including PR Director of Zurich insurance, five years in sales with AT&T and seven years in marketing with Boeing Network Services. Extensive experience in non-profits and serving on non-profit boards, including Church Council of Greater Seattle and Solid Ground.