Award-winning journalist and columnist (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, The Seattle Times), city council member. She has been active in many community organizations, including League of Women Voters, Multiple Sclerosis Society, United Way Council of Planning Affiliates, Lake City Community Council, Lake City Elementary School Parent-Teachers Association, 46th District Democrats, King County Women’s Political Caucus and the Uppity Ladies Book Club & Literary Circle. She authored “Citizen Jean,” published by WSU Press in 2020 and now is a regular contributor to postalley.org as well as co-host of The Bridge, a weekly radio broadcast on SPACE 101.1 FM.