Who We Are

Working Group Members  

Name (Position No. 1)

The position one member departed the working group in 2025. We are in the process of appointing a new member to positon one. 

Term: 01/01/24 to 12/31/26 | Appointed by: Mayor

Name (Position No. 2)

We are in the process of appointing a new member to positon two. 

Term: 01/01/25 to 12/31/27 | Appointed by: Mayor 

Wendy Novotne (Position No. 3) 

Wendy is a member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and as part of her professional activities at her law firm, is a chair of the Seattle Diversity and Inclusion Committee and member of the Leadership Alliance for Women. The law has been her calling since age five and Wendy’s Chinese immigrant parents were thrilled to learn she wanted to be a lawyer. Wendy has always found that lawyers can help people. Seattle is Wendy’s hometown and wants to apply her skills, talents, and cultural background to serve the community around issues regarding data protection, privacy, data security, and cybersecurity. 

Term 1: 01/01/24 to 12/31/26 | Appointed by: Mayor

Name (Position No. 4)

We are in the process of appointing a new member to positon four. 

Term: 01/01/25 to 12/31/27 | Appointed by: Mayor

Carolyn Riley-Payne (Position No. 5) 

As part of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and other community groups that are concerned about the impact of technology and surveillance in the community, Carolyn is interested in serving to ensure that the community has awareness and understand what is going on to protect the rights of the community.

Experienced advocate and leader adept at change and innovation across diverse domains.. Known for counseling and guiding others with empathy and wisdom. Balances role as a supportive sister, nurturing mother, and trusted friend, brining compassion and understanding to every relationship.

Carolyn has served as President Seattle King County NAACP and chair of the NAACP Academic Cultural Technological Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). Served as Human Services Commissioner for City of Lake Forest Park, founding member of Bellevue Alumnae Chapter Delata Sigma Thera as well as Vice President of the South East Asan Compassion Network and other community groups that are concerned about the impact of technology and surveillance in the community.

Term 1: 01/01/24 to 12/31/26 | Appointed by: City Council   

Name (Position No. 6)

We are in the process of appointing a new member to positon six. 

Term: 01/01/25 to 12/31/27 | Appointed by: City Council

Alex Maestretti (Position No. 7)

Alex's 20 year career spans the public and private sectors, building and operating security and privacy programs. He is passionate about using technology to improve people's lives, but also wary of the negative impacts technology can have. Alex is excited at the opportunity to learn from his peers on the working group, as well as contribute to the effective delivery of government services while supporting citizen engagement here in his hometown.

Term 1: 01/01/24 to 12/31/26 | Appointed by: City Council

Join the Working Group

If you are interested in serving on the Surveillance Working Group, please submit your application online. Under "Which Boards would you like to apply for?" select Community Surveillance Working Group.