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Brittany Gregory - Executive Director
Executive Director Brittany Gregory

Brittany is a seasoned policy strategist and project manager with over eight years of experience leading complex policy and legislative initiatives. Before coming to the Commission, she served as the Associate Director of Judicial and Legislative Relations at the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, where she managed a team of analysts and facilitated strategic communication between the judicial, executive, and legislative branches. Her previous roles include Deputy Legislative Director at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, where she played a key role in the passage of high-impact legislation, and policy-focused positions with the Seattle City Council and Legal Voice. Throughout her career, Brittany has been recognized for her leadership, collaboration, and ability to craft and advance policy that creates meaningful change.

Brittany earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology (Cum Laude) from the University of Michigan. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and has complemented her legal training with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and public service across her professional and academic endeavors.

Tanzania Zenzali-Marshall - Program Manager - Interagency Coordination
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As a Master of Public Health (c) student and Program Manager specializing in Public Health Equity, Tanzania stands out as a rising force and innovator in providing health, safety, and economic growth resources for the women of Washington State! She is passionate about advocating for and providing public health services and wellness accessibility, especially for women and young girls. As a natural leader for women paired with a data-driven and policy-oriented mindset, she balances a compassionate, person-centered approach with analytical thinking. Tanzania aims to fuse creativity with efficiency, a talent evidently expressed in her professional work encompassing social science research, epidemiological data management, stakeholder support, and capacity building at the state level.

Samantha Grono - Economic Initiatives Manager

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Samantha is a fierce advocate for advancing equity and breaking down barriers for historically marginalized communities. Her career has always been driven by people-centered work, through AmeriCorps service and in other sectors like early education and nonprofit policy. She deeply values community autonomy and believes in supporting the unique goals that local groups identify work best for them by leveraging the power government systems can offer.

Samantha comes to the Women’s Commission after participating in a 24-month early childhood policy fellowship with Pathwaves WA, where she worked and learned together with equally dedicated women of color across varying non-profit and public service organizations in Washington. At the Commission, she is excited to broaden her policy expertise in the plethora of categories that affect women and girls and expand our reach to better understand and support all 3.8 million women across Washington State.

Originally from Arizona, Samantha earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Northern Arizona University in Speech-Language Services with a minor in Disability Studies. After time working with elementary students in literacy acquisition in Austin, Texas, she obtained her master’s degree in education policy from the University of Washington.

Samantha currently lives in Renton with her partner, where they love to explore the beautiful nature of the state.

Eliza Craig - Communications & Outreach Coordinator
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Eliza Craig joined the Washington State Women’s Commission in February of 2024. 

Committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, Eliza uses the power of storytelling to uplift their narratives. She has several years of experience working with different forms of media to highlight the resilience of Black activists fighting for justice and safety.

After working on a podcast about the repression of activists in Ferguson, Missouri, Eliza moved across the country to join Utah’s local news arena. She started as a digital reporter before transitioning to the world of TV news production. In this role, Eliza studied the processes of the Legislative Session and gained a new appreciation for the efforts of elected officials and their constituents in enacting change. 

Eliza is beyond grateful for the opportunity to serve the women and girls of Washington. She is eager to connect with communities from all corners of the Evergreen State and learn about the issues that matter most to them. 

Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Eliza earned her Bachelor's Degree close to home at Indiana University. She holds a B.A. in African American African Diaspora Studies and Spanish, along with a certificate in Political and Civic Engagement.