Are you interested in helping shape public policy and driving change to ensure Washington is a place where women are healthy, safe, and empowered with the tools they need to thrive?

The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is looking for leaders and organizers who deeply understand the challenges women their communities face. As a Commissioner, you’ll serve as a connector, collaborator, and advocate for a State Government that is rooted in the lived experience of Washington women.

FAQ's

What Commissioners Do

Commissioners are unpaid volunteers from across the state who play a vital role in advising the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on issues impacting women.

Commissioners help bridge the gap between communities and state decision-makers by:

• Elevating community voices and surfacing overlooked needs
• Studying programs and policies to identify barriers and opportunities
• Recommending improvements to services, systems, and policies
• Sharing insights to ensure government actions reflect the realities of women’s lives
• Engaging the public to increase awareness of state initiatives and impacts

Term and Commitment

Commissioners are appointed by the Governor and serve three-year terms (with the opportunity for reappointment). Commissioners are expected to:

• Attend quarterly public meetings (four per year), which are essential to the Commission’s decision-making
• Serve as a chair or member of one of the Commission’s three subcommittees: Health, Safety, or Economic Security & Opportunity, or serve on the Executive Committee
• Regularly engage with community members and stakeholders to bring forward diverse perspectives
• Dedicate time to reviewing issues, preparing for meetings, and contributing to strategic initiatives
• Attend and support Women’s Commission and community events

Why It Matters

Serving as a Women’s Commissioner is an opportunity to directly shape state policy, build equity into systems, and ensure that the voices of women—especially those from historically excluded communities—are at the center of Washington’s decisions.

Your experience matters. Your voice is needed.

Who Can Apply?

Commission appointments are open to individuals who

• Are 18 years or older
• Live in Washington State
• Identify as women

To ensure equitable representation, the Women’s Commission seeks applicants from diverse communities, particularly those who have been historically marginalized or underrepresented in state decision-making. At present, we especially encourage applications from individuals with the following identities:

• Live in Central or Eastern Washington
• Over the age of 30 or 65+
• Identify as Native American
• Identify as an individual with a disability

How to Apply?

Apply now to be considered for our next opening in July! We accept applications year-round, any applicants who are not selected for this round will remain in consideration for future openings. 

Submit yours at this link: Application for a board or commission  · Customer Self-Service

• Be sure to select "Women's Commission, Washington State"
• Click the magnifying glass icon to the right of the text box under "Select the position you are interested in."
• Select any number (1-9), this will have no bearing on the application
• Complete the remainder of the questions

Want to learn more? Find the Commissioner closest to your region of the names listed below and reach out with any questions. 

Commissioner Anna Franklin

• Executive Director Health Equity/Environmental Stewardship, Providence Central Division
• Spokane
• Contact: Anna.Franklin@wswc.wa.gov

Commission Secretary Andrea (Dre) Carrillo

• Early Learning Policy Manager, Equity in Education Center
• Moses Lake
• Contact: Andrea.Carrillo@wswc.wa.gov

Commissioner Malia Razzaia

• Executive Director, Dress for Success Seatlle
• Kent
• Contact: Malia.Razzaia@wswc.wa.gov

Commissioner Allison Ford 

• Public Policy Manager, PNW for Uber Technologies, Inc
• Tacoma
• Comtact: Allison.Ford@wswc.wa.gov

ABOUT THE WASHINGTON STATE WOMEN’S COMMISSION

The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is an executive branch cabinet agency in the Office of Governor Bob Ferguson serving as the primary voice in government for Washington women and girls. Signed into law in 2018, WSWC aims to improve the well-being of women by identifying and developing policies to remove systemic barriers and address critical issues that disproportionately impact women, including childcare access and affordability, domestic and gender-based violence, equal pay, and intersectional inequities.