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, Uber (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, Stokes Lawrence
  • Andrew Gabel, Lane Powell PC
  • Chris Guizlo, The Feary Group
  • Karin Huelsbeck, Virginia Mason Foundation
  • Maura Little, Cambia Grove
  • Laura Lockard, Washington State University
  • Scott McClellan, Seattle University
  • Maria McDaniel, McKinstry
  • Kathryn Neal, Microsoft
  • Gretchen Sorensen, The Sorensen Group
  • Andrew Steen, Davis Wright Tremaine
  • Joaquin Uy, City of Seattle
  • Jay Yovanovich, KING 5

Our Staff

  • Catherine McConnell

    Interim Executive Director

    A native of Seattle, Catherine McConnell retired 7/5/19 as Vice President, Advancement at Seattle Goodwill, with responsibility for marketing, communications and fundraising for Seattle Goodwill’s 25 retail stores and 5 Job Training and Education Centers. Her career history includes acting as…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

  • Juli Genovesi

    Development Director

    Juli is our Development Director. She develops our fundraising strategy and cultivates relationships to increase membership and financial support for CityClub’s programs. In her spare time, Juli enjoys gardening, painting, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.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

  • Dan Rogland

    Administrative Support Coordinator

    Dan joined Seattle CityClub as Administrative Support Coordinator in May 2019 after spending almost five years in administrative and marketing positions at local small businesses Glass Eye Studio and Zoom Language Center. Dan graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2014 with…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