UW Impact
Husky Caucus Directory
The Husky Caucus is comprised of current state legislators who are graduates of any program from any of the University of Washington’s three campuses. We are proud to have UW alums on both sides of the aisle, representing various communities across Washington state, and from all types of educational backgrounds. With degrees from statistics to social work, pharmacy to electrical engineering, these alums have dedicated themselves to public service. UW Impact is proud to highlight the Huskies serving in office.
District: 47
District Includes: Auburn, Covington, and East Kent
Chamber: House
Party: Democrat
UW Degree: UW School of Business, Project Management
Grad Year: 2019
Committees: Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations, Vice Chair Human Services & Behavioral Health, Local Government, Land Use, & Tribal Affairs, Transportation
District: 42
District Includes: Northern Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, and Mt. Baker
Chamber: House
Party: Democrat
UW Degree: MPA, Evans School of Public Policy and Governance
Grad Year: 2011
Committees: Vice Chair Transportation, Postsecondary Education and Workforce, Education
District: 3
District Includes: Most of inner Spokane
Chamber: House
Party: D
UW Degree: Master of Public Administration
Grad Year: 2007
Committees: Healthcare & Wellness (Chair), Appropriations, Local Government
District: 20
District Includes: Centralia, Packwood, and Toledo
Chamber: House of Representatives
Party: R
UW Degree: Master of Law (Taxation)
Grad Year: 2009
Committees: State Government & Tribal Relations (Ranking Member), Capital Budget (Assistant Ranking Minority Member); Environment & Energy
District: 28
District Includes: Parts of Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place, Lakewood, Steilacoom, DuPont
Chamber: House of Representatives
Party: D
UW Degree: Master of Public Administration
Grad Year: 2019
Committees: Transportation; Health Care & Wellness; Labor & Workplace Standards
District: 14
District Includes: Yakima County, Goldendale, and Trout Lake
Chamber: House of Representatives
Party: R
UW Degree: Bachelor of Art in Political Science
Grad Year: 2004
Committees: Consumer Protection & Business (Ranking Member); Appropriations (Assistant Ranking Minority Member); Innovation, Community Economic Development & Veterans
What did you learn at the UW that you find most handy in your current legislative role?: Through being part of the student government, I learned how to effectively work with others, and negotiate with people from different circles.
District: 14
District Includes: Yakima County, Goldendale, and Trout Lake
Chamber: Senate
Party: R
UW Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Grad Year: 1969
Committees: Labor & Commerce (Ranking Member); Transportation (Ranking Member); Rules
District: 14
District Includes: Yakima County, Goldendale, and Trout Lake
Chamber: House of Representatives
Party: R
UW Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Grad Year: 1992
Committees: Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry (Ranking Minority Member); Capital Budget; Healthcare and Wellness
District: 20
District Includes: Centralia, Packwood, and Toledo
Chamber: Senate
Party: R
UW Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Grad Year: 1989
Committees: Rules; Housing; Labor & Commerce; Ways & Means
District: 21
District Includes: Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, and Mukilteo
Chamber: Senate
Party: D
UW Degree: Master of Public Administration
Grad Year: 2017
Committees: Transportation (Chair); Higher Education & Workforce Development;
What is your favorite place on campus?: I enjoy traveling the world for many reasons, but one, in particular, is to see all the great architecture that was built long before any of us were even a thought. The Suzzallo Library has some of the most beautiful architecture I’ve ever seen and reminds me of many of the great structures from around the world. One of the primary missions of every university is to teach students about our history so that they can help build a better future. UW is well known for its progress and innovation, and there are plenty of buildings on campus that reflect that. The Suzzallo Library provides that anchor to our past. The solid oak tables, vaulted ceilings, and natural light in the Reading Room are simply stunning and provided the perfect setting for studying.