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: 3
District Includes: Most of inner Spokane
Chamber: House
Party: D
UW Degree: Master of Public Administration
Grad Year: 2007
Committees: Healthcare & Wellness, Capital Budget, Transportation, Rules
District: 20
District Includes: Centralia, Packwood, and Toledo
Chamber: House of Representatives
Party: R
UW Degree: Master of Law (Taxation)
Grad Year: 2009
Committees: Capital Budget (Assistant Ranking Minority Member); Civil Rights & Judiciary; 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 (2nd Vice Chair); Health Care & Wellness; Labor & Workplace Standards
District: 37
District Includes: Beacon Hill, Central District, Rainer Valley, Columbia City, Rainier Beach, and Renton
Chamber: House of Representatives
Party: D
UW Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Grad Year: 2008
Committees: Children, Youth & Families (Vice Chair); Environment & Energy; Finance
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: Appropriations (Assistant Ranking Minority Member); Community & Economic Development; Consumer Protection & Business
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 & Tribal Affairs (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: Public Safety (Ranking Minority Member); Labor & Workplace Standards (Assistant Ranking Minority Member); Capital Budget
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 (Ranking Member); Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs; 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: Environment, Energy & Technology; Higher Education & Workforce Development; Rules; Ways & Means
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.
District: 23
District Includes: Kingston, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Silverdale, and East Bremerton
Chamber: Senate
Party: D
UW Degree: Masters in Public Administration
Grad Year: 1991
Committees: Ways & Means (Chair); Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks
What is your favorite UW memory?: Sitting outside on the grass, outside of Parrington Hall, in the late September sun with a group of other students during our program’s orientation. Feeling the adrenaline and excitement of beginning the study of something we all were passionate about.