Former Assistant Majority Whip, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 2013-2017

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Washington, District 7, 2016

Former Vice Chair, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Early Learning and Human Services Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2008-present

Founder, Proyecto Villa Nueva, Honduras

Special Assistant, The World Bank, 2007-2008

Board Member, Intiman Theatre

Vice Chair, Advisory Board, Trust for Public Lands’ Washington State

Father's Occupation:

runs a non-profit focused on agricultural education

Mother's Occupation:

Teaches English Language Learners in public schools

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for Congress because I believe that significant federal change can be driven by regions like ours taking the lead. We need to reinvest in housing as public infrastructure. We need to restore the federal government's role in our safety net. We need urgent action on climate and leadership to hold our country to the Paris commitments. We need to work toward an economic system that shares prosperity, and keeps our middle class strong and within reach.

Spouse's Occupation:

Marine Biologist, State Department of Natural Resources