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
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.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Our Commitment
Excluded from major aspects of civic life on the basis of their gender, eight women formed Seattle CityClub in 1980. Their vision was to ensure that all voices are heard so that democracy thrives. Today, CityClub is committed to building on that legacy. We’re striving to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into our mission and every aspect of our organization, including our strategic planning, operations and programs.
Our Board Members
- Kay Gabriel, Weyerhaeuser (retired)
- Betsy Robertson, American Red Cross NW Region (President)
- Nathan Hambley, Edelman (Secretary)
- Steve Hill, (retired)
- Ilays Aden, Eat With Muslims
- Amy Barnes, CSPD LLC
- Eric Berlinberg, Amazon
- Carla Carrell, Comcast
- Aran Church, King County Housing Authority (Treasurer)
- Monique Cohen, King County Counsel
- Larry Costich, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
- Liz Findley, Getty Images
- Andrew Gabel, Lane Powell PC
- Chris Guizlo, The Fearey Group (President Elect)
- Karin Huelsbeck, Virginia Mason Foundation
- Laura Lockard, Washington State University
- Scott McClellan, Seattle University
- Maria McDaniel (Honorary Board Member)
- Kathryn Neal, Microsoft
- Gretchen Sorensen, The Sorensen Group
- Andrew Steen, Davis Wright Tremaine
- Joaquin Uy, City of Seattle
- Jay Yovanovich, KING 5
Board Spotlight:
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Seattle CityClub Board Spotlight: Ilays Aden
Seattle CityClub Board Spotlight: Ilays Aden Lessons in Community-Building Ilays Aden co-founded Eat with Muslims, a nonprofit with a mission of “connecting communities through food and storytelling,” right after…
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Seattle CityClub Board Spotlight: Maria McDaniel
Seattle CityClub Board Spotlight: Maria McDaniel Lessons in Activism & Humanity For as long as she can remember, Seattle CityClub Board Member Maria McDaniel has spoken out and asked…
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Seattle CityClub Board Spotlight: Steve Hill
Seattle CityClub Board Spotlight: Steve Hill Human Nature & Civic Engagement Seattle CityClub’s Board of Directors is comprised of many distinguished community leaders committed to respectful civic engagement, non-partisanship,…
Our Staff
- Whitney Keyes, Executive Director
- Cam Williams Bernhardt, Development Director
- Amanda Johnson, Operations Director
- Christina Muhlbach, Development Coordinator
- Casey Husseman, Data + Operations Specialist
- Jeff Carter, Program Specialist