Michael is the Executive Director of the Thurston County Economic Development Council. As well as being an experienced and respected leader in the field of economic development, Michael is well versed in the arts and creative economy as drivers of healthy, well-balanced communities. (Appointed July 2024)

Matt Boehnke represents the 8th Legislative District (Tri-Cities) in the State Senate. He previously served two terms in the Washington House of Representatives. Since 2015, Matt has served as the director and lead professor of the cybersecurity division at Columbia Basin College. He also owns a cybersecurity consulting business. Before joining the Legislature, he served for three years on the Kennewick City Council. Matt currently serves on the following committees: Senate Human Services; Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade; Environment, Energy & Technology; and Ways & Means. (Appointed January 2023)

Mary is an Indigenous entrepreneur. She is enrolled with the Colville Confederated Tribe; Wenatchi, Moses, Entiat and is a descendant of the Blackfoot Tribe. She co-owns 3 small businesses with her husband in Wenatchee. Key to their mission is to amplify Indigenous artists. She is also the founder & Chair of the Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation. (Appointed July 2024)

Robin Avni is a creative strategist engaged in the development of collaborative education projects as well as community cultural programs. She’s had an extensive career in the design and high-tech industries. Robin has served on several national and local boards and commissions including the 4Culture Board of King County, the Bellevue Arts Commission, and is currently a member of the Gig Harbor Arts Commission. In her spare time, she is a novice printmaker. Robin lives in Gig Harbor with her husband, has three grown children and one amazing granddaughter. (Appointed August 2019)