About
Meet Cindy
I went to college at Western Washington University. There I got my bachelor’s in human services and my Master’s in Adult Education. I started my career in law enforcement working in dispatch and records for Western Washington University Police and enjoyed 11 years in law enforcement working with amazing men and women who risked their lives every day to ensure the safety of our communities.
I left law enforcement to work at Snohomish County Elections in early 2005. I was hired to implement the newly developed statewide voter registration database and worked closely with vendors and the Secretary of State’s office to ensure smooth implementation. I enjoyed the twelve years I worked at the county elections department and personally assisted thousands of voters by answering questions, issuing replacement ballots, explaining candidate filing, providing election assistance, and ensuring that voters had the information and materials necessary to participate in the election process.
During the twelve years I worked in Snohomish County Elections, I also focused on community involvement. I discovered that I enjoy being a Guardian Ad Litem for Superior Court advocating for children and their needs. I enjoy volunteering as a Certified Mediator for Volunteers of America. I also enrolled in Seattle University Law School and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2015.
In 2017 I took a position with Secretary of State Kim Wyman. I reviewed county compliance of state and federal election law and ensured the integrity of the voting systems used statewide through logic and accuracy testing. I built partnerships statewide with all county auditors, and I have been so blessed with friendships and experiences gained through these interactions.
With two careers spanning 29 years of licensing, recording, elections, and enforcement services it is no surprise that I decided to run for Snohomish County Auditor. My experience, education, and integrity have demonstrated that I have the knowledge and ability to be a great leader.
Interests & Accomplishments
Western Washington University Police Department 1992-2000
- Dispatcher
- Staff Employees Council Committee Coordinator
Department of Social & Health Services Community Resource Aid 1996
- Assisted clients with document completion and locating resources
Northwest Harvest Community Affairs Assistant 1996-1997
The Opportunity Council Development Intern 1997-1998
Western Washington University BA in Human Services 1998
Western Washington University MA in Adult Education 2000
University of Washington Police Department 2000-2004
- Communications Manager (CAD/RMS Manager)
- Oversight of E911 Fund
- Managed Dispatch and Records Centers
- Law Enforcement Information & Records Association member
Snohomish County Elections 2005-2017
- Acting Supervisor, Lead, Customer Service II
Superior Court Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem 2009-2017
Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish and Skagit County 2010-Present
- Certified Mediator
Antioch University Professional Mediation Certification 2011
Seattle University Law School Juris Doctor 2015
- Women’s Law Caucus 2012-2015
- Pro Bono Pledge 2012-2015
International exchange student host 2015, 2015, 2022 & 2023
Secretary of State Elections, Certification and Training Specialist 2017-Present
Memberships
SEIU Local 1948 1992-2000
Hosteling International-American Youth Hostels 1994-2000
National Development Officers Association 1997-2001
Education Advocate/Liaison 1997-2004
SEIU Local 925 2000-2004
Moms Club International 2004-2007
AFSCME, AFL-CIO Council 2, 1811 2005-2017
Sons of Norway 2008-Present
YMCA 2008-Present
Girl Scouts, Troop Leader 2012-Present
Washington Women Lawyers 2014-Present
4H, Lads and Lassies 2016-Present
AFSCME, Council 28 WFSE 2017-Present
Swedish Club 2017-Present
American Association of University Women (AAUW) 2018-Present
National Women’s Political Caucus 2018-Present
Marysville School District Parent Advisory Committee Member 2019-Present
PTSA Secretary, Pilchuck & Getchell High Schools 2020-2021
PTSA Vice President, Getchell High School 2021-2022
Best Schools Marysville 2022-Present
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Everett, WA 98213
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