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Patty Murray

Patty Murray is the first woman senator from the state of Washington.

In 1967 Kenney co-founded The Latino Association, which initiated a volunteer program providing educational and childcare services to migrant children. This initiative evolved into the Washington Citizens for Migrant Affairs, now known as Inspire, which secured federal funding to establish childcare centers across Eastern Washington.

Rebecca Saldaña

Rebecca Saldaña is a prominent activist in the Pacific Northwest advocating for social change.

Ruby Chow

Ruby Chow was dubbed a “living legend” (Rhodes) for her 50-year career as a restaurateur, Chinese community pioneer, civic activist, public official, and a major bridge between Seattle’s Chinese community and the city at large.

Yolanda Padilla

Dr. Yolanda Padilla is an associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Bothell.

Velma Veloria

In 1992, Veloria became the first Filipina in the United States to be elected to a state legislature.

Yolanda Alaniz

Chicana socialist working for women, LGBT, workers’ and immigrant rights

Mona Das

In 2018, Das was elected as a Washington state senator; Das’s career has been centered around advocating for BIPOC women, and her work in the Pacific Northwest has shed light on housing insecurity, the environment, equity and inclusion.