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

  • 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)
  • Amy Barnes, CSPD, LLC
  • Dan Brady, Attorney at Law
  • Monique Cohen, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
  • Larry Costich, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
  • Mendy Droke, King County
  • Andrew Gabel, Lane Powell PC
  • Kay Gabriel, Weyerhaeuser (retired)
  • Chris Guizlo, The Feary Group
  • Chance Hunt, The Seattle Public Library
  • Kara Hurst, Amazon
  • Scott McClellan, Seattle University
  • Maria McDaniel, McKinstry
  • Kathryn Neal, Microsoft
  • Ann Reardon, The Boeing Company
  • Betsy Robertson, American Red Cross NW Region
  • Gretchen Sorensen, The Sorensen Group
  • Sarah Studer, Impact Hub Seattle

Our Staff

  • 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,…...

  • 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…...

  • Seattle CityClub, Allie Johnson

    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…...

  • Ronnie Davis

    Development Coordinator

    Ronnie works as the Development Coordinator. His work focuses on cultivating relationships that benefit both our organization and our partners. Outside of work, he enjoys reading philosophy and re-watching the…...

  • 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…...

  • Amanda Johnson

    Operations Coordinator

    Amanda is the Operations Coordinator at CityClub; if you call, she’ll probably be the one to answer. Amanda takes care of scheduling, manages office finances, and helps with programming. In…...