Leadership Snohomish County, a nonprofit committed to developing sustainable, county-specific leaders to strengthen communities, has welcomed eight new members to its Board of Directors. The candidates were approved by the current board and begin the three-year term in 2020.

They are:

Annie Cole
Snohomish County

Denise Gregory Wyatt
Everett Community College

Jamyang Dorjee
Community Transit

Jessica Wallace
Edmonds Community College

Joel Taylor
The Boeing Company

Penny Yates
Childstrive

Sumit Karn
Washington State University

Tina Baumgartner
Marketing & Communications Professional

Leadership Snohomish County was launched in 1997 with a single class of 23 participants graduating in 1998. Since then, it has expanded to include three classes, continuing leadership development workshops, community events, and an alumni community of 800-plus graduates.