Meet Debra
I have dedicated my career to serving our South King County communities.
I grew up in Rainier Vista, a low-income housing project in Seattle. I was fortunate to be surrounded by powerful women and a supportive community that motivated me to aspire for more.
As a non-traditional college student and a mother of two, I first attended Highline Community College and later transferred to Seattle University to receive a B.A. in Political Science. From watching my mother train at a community college to become an educator to having mentors who taught me about racial injustice, education has played a pivotal role in shaping the person that I am today as well as my politics.
I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. Those opportunities should start with strong public schools, a growing economy to support our small businesses, property tax relief, and better transportation systems. It also means that women’s issues must be brought to the forefront of Greater Seattle and South King County, and I will continue to advocate for that.
My family, my community and my country are what drive me to fight for the 47th. I currently serve on the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees, and am a proud member of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. I previously served on the board for Neighborhood House and Kent Youth and Family Services. I have worked for Congressman Adam Smith for the last 12 years – leading his outreach efforts in South King County while also being the District Director.
I analyze every decision through the lens of a mother, woman of color, and as a constituent of the district. I bring the experience necessary to ensure that all of our voices are heard in Olympia.
As your Representative, I will continue to work every day to ensure that we are represented fairly with policies that impact and elevate our lives positively. I ask for your vote. Endorsed by Senator Patty Murray, Congressman Adam Smith, Washington State Labor Council, and many more.