Women's Advisory Board

Division: Community Services Division

Chinook Building
401 Fifth Ave., Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98104

Linda Peterson, Director
e-mail us
Phone:  206-263-9105
Fax:   206-296-0156
TTY:   711 Relay Service

Department: Community and Human Services
Jackie MacLean, Director

King County Women’s Advisory Board

"Improving the Lives of Women in King County "

The King County Women’s Advisory Board (WAB) makes recommendations to the King County Executive and the King County Council to ensure the needs, rights and well being of women are taken into account by county government. It was established in 1978.

Meeting Details

Women's Advisory Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month (except August) from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Meetings are held at the Chinook Building, 401 Fifth Avenue, Room 126 in Seattle. The public is welcome to attend. The December meeting is usually reserved as a Board retreat. The Women’s Program provides staff support to the WAB. Please contact Stephanie Moyes for more information.

Board Members

Tanya Karwaki (District 1)

Natalie Ellington, Ed.D. (District 7)

Roberta Sherwood (District 8)

Peggy Ann Leonard (Council At-Large)

Natalie Reber (Executive At-Large)

Sheila Austria, (Executive At-Large)

How to Apply

Women's Advisory Board is a nonpartisan advisory board, with members appointed by the King County Executive and the King County Council. Vacancies exist in districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9. If you live in one of these districts and want to learn more about becoming a member of the Advisory Board, contact your Councilmember directly or contact Stephanie Moyes, King County Women’s Program staff liaison.