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Empowering Women who Power the Economy

  • King County Chinook Building and on KCTV 401 Fifth Ave, Rooms 121/123 Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

Each year, the King County Council hosts an educational panel discussion for Women’s History Month. Councilmembers Claudia Balducci, Sarah Perry and Teresa Mosqueda and the Legislative Branch Equity and Social Justice Team are this year’s co-sponsors. Join them in-person at the King County Chinook Building, Rooms 121/123 (401 5th Ave, Seattle) or at 11:30 a.m. via livestream on King County TV.

The theme for this year’s panel is “Empowering Women who Power the Economy,” a discussion that will dive into the role of women in our economy. The panelists sharing their experiences will be:

  • Shaunie Wheeler James (she/her), Deputy Executive Secretary-Treasurer, MLK Labor Council

  • Ilona Lohrey (she/her), President & CEO, Greater Seattle Business Association

  • Sharmila Swenson (she/her), Vice President, Public Affairs & Social Impact, Symetra

  • Lalita Uppala (she/her), Executive Director & Community Program Director, Indian American Community Services

Tune in to KCTV at 11:30 AM on March 21

Later Event: March 21
SESEC March Coalition Meeting