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Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving the civic health of the Puget Sound region by informing and engaging residents and community leaders, and providing programs that bridge politics, professions, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

What We Stand For

Passionate Non-Partisanship

Opportunities to evaluate diverse perspectives on issues vital to our region

Leader Access and Accountability

Active exchange among citizens, leaders, experts and policymakers to facilitate citizen influence and leader accountability

Diverse People and Ideas

Civic dialogue that reflects the community’s diversity of political ideology, race, professional and cultural background, generation and class

Respectful Civic Discourse

Open, respectful space that cultivates fair, authentic and lively debate

Convening, Collaboration, Connection

Bridges that connect people and ideas to address critical regional issues

Engaged Citizens

Advocacy and monitoring of citizen engagement

Our Board Members

  • Suzanne Walsh (President), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Justo Gonzalez (Past President), Stokes Lawrence LLP
  • Karin Huelsbeck (Past President), Virginia Mason Foundation
  • Josh Drake (Vice President), Camber Collective
  • Lisa Verhovek (Vice President), Uncommon, Inc.
  • Nathan Hambley (Secretary), Uber
  • Steve Hill (Teasurer)
  • Betsy Robertson, American Red Cross NW Region
  • Brian Surratt, City of Seattle
  • Chance Hunt, The Seattle Public Library
  • Chris Mefford, Community Attributes
  • Dan Brady, Attorney at Law
  • Janet Kelly, Puget Sound Energy
  • Joaquin Hernandez, B.E. Meyers & Company
  • Kathryn Neal, Microsoft
  • Kay Gabriel, Weyerhaeuser (retired)
  • Larry Costich, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
  • Lisa Thompson, King 5 Television
  • Maria McDaniel
  • Mendy Droke, King County
  • Mike Mattmiller, City of Seattle
  • Monique Cohen, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s
  • Nora Tabler, Tabler Coaching
  • Patrick Lamb, Lamb Hanson Lamb Appraisal Association
  • Sarah Studer, Impact Hub Seattle
  • Scott Forslund, Providence
  • Tony Wisen, Davis Wright Tremaine

Our Staff

  • Diane Douglas

    Executive Director

    Diane is CityClub’s Executive Director. She leads strategic planning, fund development and supervises the management of operations and programs. Diane is a writer and kayaker and serves on the boards…...

  • Allie Lindsay Johnson

    Assistant Director

    Allie develops CityClub’s programs, maintains relationships with partnership organizations and generally makes sure the trains run on time. She enjoys rummaging through antique stores, her ferry commutes, and wearing boots…...

  • Jenny Ott

    Development Director

    Jenny champions our work to sponsors, corporate members and organizational funders, raising participation and financial support for CityClub’s programs. Jenny is an enthusiastic open-water swimmer and avid reader who treasures…...

  • 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…...

  • Everett Lawson

    Marketing + Web Manager

    Everett manages the branding, website and marketing initiatives for Seattle CityClub programs, focusing on fostering brand advocates and expanding Seattle CityClub’s audience. He spends the weekends deejaying at nightclubs around Seattle and…...

  • Brianna Brown

    Database + Office Coordinator

    Brianna is the voice you’ll hear if you give us a call. She is responsible for much of the leg work around our events and stays on top of general…...

  • Laura Orella

    Development + Membership Coordinator

    Laura works on direct fundraising campaigns, membership acquisition and retention, and donor stewardship. When not at work, she enjoys backpacking, cooking, and practicing yoga....