About Us

Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving the civic health of the Puget Sound region by providing programs that bridge politics, sectors and generations to inform and engage residents and community leaders. Every year, Seattle CityClub programs serve over 4,000 Puget Sound residents in-person, and an additional 26,000 residents through social media and website content.

What We Stand For

Passionate Non-Partisanship

Civic dialogue that reflects our community’s diverse political ideologies, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Leader Access + Accountability

Active exchange of ideas that foster accountability and engagement between residents, experts and policymakers.

 
Respectful Conversation

Lively and respectful forums that cultivate open and civil debate.

Connection + Collaboration

Partnerships that bring together people and ideas to address critical issues.

Our Board Members

  • Kay Gabriel, Weyerhaeuser (retired) (President)
  • Betsy Robertson, American Red Cross NW Region (President Elect)
  • Nathan Hambley, Edelman (Secretary)
  • Steve Hill (Treasurer)
  • Ilays Aden, Eat With Muslims
  • Amy Barnes, CSPD LLC
  • Eric Berlinberg, Amazon
  • Carla Carrell, Comcast
  • Aran Church, King County Housing Authority
  • Monique Cohen, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
  • Larry Costich, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
  • Mendy Droke, King County
  • Liz Findley, Getty Images
  • Andrew Gabel, Lane Powell PC
  • Chris Guizlo, The Fearey Group
  • Karin Huelsbeck, Virginia Mason Foundation
  • Maura Little, Cambia Grove
  • Laura Lockard, Washington State University
  • Scott McClellan, Seattle University
  • Maria McDaniel, City of Seattle
  • Kathryn Neal, Microsoft
  • Gretchen Sorensen, The Sorensen Group
  • Andrew Steen, Davis Wright Tremaine
  • Joaquin Uy, City of Seattle
  • Jay Yovanovich, KING 5

Our Staff

  • Whitney Keyes

    Executive Director

    Whitney Keyes joined Seattle CityClub in January 2020, becoming the organization’s sixth Executive Director since its 1980 founding. A longtime Capitol Hill resident, Whitney spent the previous two decades helping prominent organizations to greater success. An international speaker, author, and professor…Read More

  • Now Hiring

    Open

    Development Director

    Seattle CityClub is currently seeking a Development Director.…Read More

  • Alex Wheeler

    Program Manager

    Alex is Seattle CityClub’s Program Manager. He studied history at the University of Nebraska, then moved to Japan for three years to teach English. After returning to the United States via Hawaii, he spent several years working with local nonprofits and…Read More

  • Amanda Johnson

    Operations Director

    Amanda joined Seattle CityClub in September 2018 as the Operations Coordinator and was promoted to Operations Director in April 2020. Amanda moved to Seattle after attending graduate school for Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. In the…Read More

  • Jason Ludwig

    Communications Manager

    Jason joined Seattle CityClub as Communications Manager in December 2019. A Seattle metro area resident since 2014, Jason’s background includes stops as a journalist, political consultant, and nonprofit leader. He enjoys art galleries, live music, reading history, and advocating for the…Read More

  • Christina Muhlbach

    Development Coordinator

    Christina joined CityClub as Development Coordinator in November 2019 . She has a background in fundraising for various non-profits in Michigan, and she relocated to the Seattle area to continue that work in the Pacific Northwest. In her free time, Christina…Read More

  • Casey Husseman

    Data + Operations Specialist

    Casey joined Seattle CityClub in April 2020 as the Data + Operations Specialist. An Oregon native, Casey studied math at Willamette University before moving to Seattle in August 2015 to work in management consulting. He was a contractor for many enterprise…Read More

  • Jeff Carter

    Program Specialist

    Jeff manages Seattle CityClub’s Civic Boot Camp program, coordinating with local partners to provide informative and exciting day-long civic engagement programs throughout Puget Sound. Jeff loves outdoor adventures in the sea or mountains, international travel, singing and dancing.Read More

  • Samantha Wilson

    Program Intern

    Samantha joined the Seattle CityClub team in April 2020. In her final year at Seattle University, Samantha is majoring in Public Affairs specializing in Nonprofit Management. As a CityClub Program Intern, she works mainly with the Washington State Debate Coalition and…Read More

  • Deepthi Chandra

    Communications Intern

    Deepthi began working with Seattle CityClub in May 2020. A Rising Freshman at Duke University, she is pursuing a Public Policy major and a Markets and Management certificate. At CityClub, Deepthi works as a Communications Intern, working on outreach, editorial and…Read More