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
  • Paul Joseph Brown, Global Health Photo
  • 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

  • Alex Wheeler

    Interim Director of Civic Engagement

    Alex is Seattle CityClub’s Interim Director of Civic Engagement. 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…Read More

    • Amanda Johnson

      Operations + Project Manager

      Amanda joined Seattle CityClub in September 2018 as the Operations Coordinator, but was promoted to Operations + Project Manager in April 2019. Amanda moved to Seattle after attending graduate school for Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.…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

      • Jeff Carter

        Program Coordinator, Civic Boot Camp

        Jeff manages the 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