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Seattle, WA 98104

Linda Peterson, Director
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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.

See: Women's Advisory Board Brochure (476 kb pdf)

Meeting Details

Women's Advisory Board  meetings are held bimonthly from from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., most often at the YWCA Greenbridge Career Center Conference Room, 9720 8th Avenue SW, Seattle. The public is welcome to attend.

The following dates have been set for the 2011 Women's Program Advisory Board meetings: Jan. 6, March 3, May 5, July 7, Sept. 29, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1.

The Women’s Program provides staff support to the WAB.  Please contact Stephanie Moyes for more information.

Board Members

  • Natalie Ellington, Ed.D. (District 7)
  • Cheryl Haskins (District 9)
  • 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 council districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8.  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.

See: WAB by-laws (16kb pdf)