Who We Are

Sarah Liu (she/her) is a software engineer at Microsoft where she focuses on creating a more user-friendly and accessible search engine. Her drive to empower a diversity of people through better experiences has guided her through her educational and professional journey. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC) with a degree in Computer Engineering in 2019 and during her time there, she served as the Vice President of Women in ECE where she co-founded an annual diversity summit, created a scholarship program, and led other initiatives to support women and underrepresented groups in tech. Since coming to Seattle, she has served on the Alumni Board for the female-focused organization Rewriting the Code and, most recently, has been leading projects to increase transparency in local government action at the Seattle-based civic tech organization Council Data Project. She is honored to serve as a commissioner on the Seattle Women's Commission and is looking forward to using her voice to help create a more equitable future.

Krystal Guerrero (she/her) is the Lead Manager of eCommerce at AT&T. Prior to her tenure at AT&T, Krystal led marketing and communications efforts at SheJumps, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities. Her expertise lies in developing and implementing digital initiatives that support women's access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. 

Krystal received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and studied Environmental Science at the University of Washington. Krystal spends her free time adventuring outdoors and lives in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle.

After graduating from the University of Puget Sound, Rebecca served as Congressman Adam Smith's Political Director and Communications Director where she developed and maintained critical relationships with local media, business associations, grassroots advocacy organizations, and not-for profit organizations. She also designed and managed the translation of Congressman Smith's website into multiple languages to reflect the diversity of the 9th Congressional District and enhance accessibility for constituents. Rebecca now works for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center where she supports the Vice President of Government and Community Relations by serving as a liaison to community groups, civic organizations, and local elected officials to promote the Fred Hutch mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases as causes of human suffering and death. In her personal life, she is a member of the Board of Directors for HomeSight. 

Kyla Evans (she/her) is a clinical social worker at Harborview Medical Center where she provides case management and psychotherapy services to adults with mental health and substance use disorders. Her professional background includes domestic and international advocacy within local and national government, as well program development and management with a focus on women's issues, health equity, and criminal justice. She recently completed consulting work for Duwamish Tribal Services and served as a founding member of a student, staff, and faculty led collective aimed at integrating an abolitionist lens into social work practice at the University of Washington. Kyla served in the United States Peace Corps in Malawi from 2015-2018. During this time, she worked on grassroots projects addressing gender-based violence and health disparities; she also served as a member of a national Ministry of Gender taskforce to create the Government of Malawi's first National Strategy on Ending Child Marriage (launched in 2018).

Kyla holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington (2020) and a Master of Science from the DePaul University School of Public Service (2013).  Kyla graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Eastern Washington University (2010) where she was a co-captain on the women's basketball team. Kyla Evans was born and raised in Brewster, Washington. 

Abriel Johnny (she/her) is Cowichan (father's side) and Tlingit (mother's side). She was born and raised in King County. She is the Board of Directors Chair for United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Law and  Policy from University of Washington and a Master's in Political Management from George Washington University. She is a cultural knowledge holder, a teacher, an artist, an athlete, an advocate, political strategist, a healthcare systematic oppression disruptor, and Decolonizer.

In 2020, she was named one of the Gates Foundations 100 local Changemakers Awardees. In 2021, she was awarded the Adaline Garcia Community Service Award as a Future Leader honoree.

She currently works for HealthierHere as a Community and Tribal Engagement Manager with a primary focus on Tribal health. Her work focuses on equity within Healthcare policy and implementation for all communities with a special focus on Urban Indian and Tribal Nation's health. In her personal life, she is an artist of multiple mediums including beadwork and clothing design. Her designs focus on blending and honoring historical cultural traditions with modern fashions.

Whitney (she/her) is a mother, social worker and pizza enthusiast. She is committed to centering and amplifying the voices, needs and ambitions of our local communities. After a decade in social service settings, Whitney is working to expand her imagination and capacity to engage in social change/social justice work. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her perspective and experiences to advance the work of our Commission and City.

Marcia Wright-Soika (she/her) has served in development, communications, grantmaking, and program management roles for 15 years, starting her career as a journalist and then transitioning to the nonprofit sector. She currently serves as the Executive Director of FamilyWorks, a Seattle nonprofit that connects neighbors and families to nourishing food, essential resources, and a supportive community. FamilyWorks operates food banks in Wallingford and Greenwood, and a Family Resource Center with a wide array of family-focused programs. 

Marcia previously served as the Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships for Mercy Housing Inc.'s Pacific Northwest region, and led philanthropy, communications, and community partnership efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities and resident services in Washington State.  Prior to moving to Seattle in 2018, she spent more than a decade serving in leadership positions for women and girls' empowerment organizations, first as a development and program associate at the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls in suburban Philadelphia, and later as the Director of Development and Communications at YWCA Delaware.

Marcia's board service and volunteerism have been centered on social and racial justice, creating diversity, and women's leadership. She currently serves as a Commissioner on the City of Seattle Women's Commission, on the executive committee of the Seattle Food Committee (network of 27 Seattle food banks), and on the steering committee of the Seattle Human Services Coalition. Marcia earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University in 2016. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and Women's Studies.