Family: Wife: Jada; 2 Children: Justin, Linda.

Home: Seattle, Washington

Education: MSW, Social Work/Business Administration Certification, University of Washington, 1987 BS, Sociology/Counseling Psychology, Oregon State University, 1981

Profession: Manager, Safeco Insurance, present Executive Director, University of Washington Minority Youth Health Project, 1992-1997 Director of Emergency Management, City of Seattle, 1991-1992 Deputy Chief of Staff, Public Safety, City of Seattle Mayor's Office, Norm Rice, 1990-1991 Child Protective Services

Political: Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 2003-present.

Congressional Membership: Chair, House Committee on Health and Human Services Appropriations

Organization Membership: Committee Chair, Children of Color Organizers and Advocates, 2000-present President, Rainier Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2001-2002 Board Member, ACT Theater, 1996-2000 Board Member/Coach, Rainier District Little League, 1995-1999 Member, Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club

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