Who We Are

Mayor's Council on African American Elders Board Members

Participation on the Council requires a significant commitment, including attendance at monthly meetings and participation on at least one sub-committee, and a willingness to serve without compensation. Periodically, we conduct public forums to solicit public comment, inform, and provide formal and informal comments and recommendations to the Mayor. Council members also attend and participate in relevant events and meetings hosted by community partners.

  • Position 1 Claudette k. Thomas 
  • Position 2 Charlotte Antoine
  • Position 3 Nathan Yemane
  • Position 4 Rita Howard 
  • Position 5 Pamela J Williams 
  • Position 6 Paula Williams 
  • Position 7 Tiffanie Toms 
  • Position 8 Paul Mitchell
  • Position 9 Hiwot Zewdie 
  • Position 10 Benjamin Abe 
  • Position 11 Crystal Dawkins 

Group photo of first MCAAE councilmembers with Mayor Norm Rice in 1995The MCAAE was established in 1995 by Seattle Mayor Norman B. Rice to oversee the development of a comprehensive continuum of services to serve the needs of African American elders. Each member is appointed by the Mayor to serve renewable two-year terms. Specifically, the Mayor seeks candidates who are active in Seattle and King County community affairs and have skills and experience in health care, research, fund development and public relations, and who have contacts in African American churches.