Cohort Two Graduates
The 2019-2021 Women's Leadership Academy began in September 2019 and pivoted to a virtual format after the interruption due to COVID-19. This cohort will graduate in March 2021.
NWWLA Cohort Two (30 members) was selected from over 60 applicants!
The recruitment process begins in April/May with the cohort selection process completed in early summer. Admitted applicants are expected to make a commitment to participate in the program by the third week in August, allowing time for waitlisted applicants to fill your seat if you cannot commit. The cost of participation in the Academy is $750 and scholarships are available for applicants whose agencies are unable to cover the cost of the training.
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Vicky Carlsen
Finance Director
City of Tukwila
Bio's and Roster of Cohort members
Find a cohort members bio here.
Our 30 graduates in 2021
Alison Van Gorp, Ombudsman and Administrative Services Manager for Community Planning and Development - City of Mercer Island
Allyson Griffith, Management Analyst III, Neighborhood Enhancement Team - City of Tacoma
Amanda Askren, Property & Technical Services Manager - City of Renton
Belinda Morrison, Assistant Accountant - King County
Brianna Harty, Executive Assistant - City Manager's Office - City of Richland
Brynn Grimley, Communications Manager - Office of the Pierce County Council
Cara Haley, City Engineer - City of Pullman Public Works
Charlotte Mitchell, Capital Projects Manager - City of Wenatchee
Chelsea Levy, South Corridor Development Director - Sound Transit
Christina Arcidy, Management Analyst - City of Shoreline
Christine Palmer, Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor - City of Sumner
Courtney Brunell, Planning Manager - City of Lakewood
Deborah Needham, Emergency Management Director - City of Renton
Gabe Moaalii, Health Equity Coordinator/Health Promotion Coordinator III - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Jennifer Camp, Operations and Maintenance Director - City of Liberty Lake
Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Finance Director - City of Normandy Park
Jennifer Forsberg, Finance Director - City of Washougal
Jennifer Francis, Economic Development Supervisor - City of Bonney Lake
Jennifer Keune, Environmental Compliance Coordinator - King County Solid Waste DIvision
Joantha Guthrie, Solid Waste Manager - Island County
Laura Benjamin, Senior Planner - Puget Sound Regional Council
Lisa Brouelette, Lieutenant - Kirkland Police Department
Lynn Zwaagstra, Director, Parks and Community Services - City Of Kirkland
Michelle Sutherland, Human Resources/Risk Manager - City of Shelton
Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor - City of Tukwila
Nicole Floyd, Senior Planner - City of Olympia
Sarina Carrizosa, Finance Director - City of Port Angeles
Shannon Kelley-Fong, Assistant City Manager - City of Lacey
Sylvana Niehuser, Parks Maintenance and Operation Manager - City of Olympia
Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director - City of Tukwila