Biography
I have lived in King County my whole life, and in SeaTac since 2011. I’m an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians from Belcourt, North Dakota. I also speak fluent Vietnamese.
My wife and I live in McMicken Heights with our three children, who attend school in the Highline School District.
I have a 22-year career in nonprofit education, housing, and human services, including 15 years in youth development. I’m the Chief Community Development Officer at the Chief Seattle Club. My past employers include Neighborhood House, School's Out Washington, ReWA, VFA/Kandelia, and Huchoosedah.
Council positions
- Councilmember since November 2023
Committees
- Planning and Economic Development Committee, Chair
- Transportation and Public Works Committee, Member
- South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership/SKHHP, Member
- Puget Sound Taxpayers Accountability Accounts/PSTAA, Member
Associations
- Highline Native Families Advisory Committee, Parent
- Madrona Elementary PTA, Parent
- National League of Cities: Local Indigenous Leaders, Member
- RVC Board President