Communities of Opportunity is seeking new Governance Group members!

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Communities of Opportunity Governance Group / Advisory Board!

Communities of Opportunity is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Governance Group (GG)/Advisory Board for one to three-year terms. The Communities of Opportunity GG/Advisory Board will guide the implementation of the COO activities and serve in an advisory role for the COO elements of the Best Starts for Kids levy.

Members must be King County residents - residents of Districts 3, 6 and 9 especially encouraged to apply! Stipends currently not available for participation.

Application Form, Key Background Documents & Information (updated 2/28/2023):

• Communities of Opportunity Governance Group/Advisory Board Application (Google form) or

• Communities of Opportunity Governance Group/Advisory Board Application (word doc)

• Application Instructions

• Board Summary - Communities of Opportunity

• Communities of Opportunity Governance Group Guiding Principles

• King County Boards and Commissions Webpage

Please submit any questions or your completed application packet to info@coopartnerships.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Information provided on application forms will be a public record subject to free and open examination by any person under the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56.250). However, while the applicant’s name may be disclosed, the applicant’s address, phone number and email address will be redacted.

Applications submitted will be considered on a rolling basis. Appointments to the COO Governance Group/Advisory Board are made by the King County Executive and confirmed by the King County Council. 

Governance Group information sessions with current and former Governance Group/Advisory Board members may be viewed below:

COO Governance Group (GG) informational session with GG member Jenn Ramirez Robson. February 4, 2022

COO Governance Group Informational Session with former member, Tony To. Recorded December 6, 2021

COO Governance Group info session on January 7, 2022, with current governance group member and Chief Architect of Civic Commons at the Seattle Foundation, Michael Brown.