Kristine Reeves is a Washington State Representative for District 30. Born in Moses Lake, Washington, she grew up the daughter of a single mother who struggled with substance abuse and relied on social services. In and out of foster care and homeless at points in her childhood, her journey to elected representative is a testimony to the value of public education.
Serving
About
Family & Heritage
Daughter of a single mother who struggled with substance abuse. In and out of foster care, experienced homelessness as a child. Lives in Federal Way with husband and two school-aged children.
Political Career
Before Politics
Statewide Veterans Constituency Coordinator for U.S. Senator Patty Murray; Director of Economic Development for Military and Defense sector, WA Dept. of Commerce; Small business owner providing community and economic development expertise
Education
B.A. in Political Science from Washington State University (2004); M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University (2007); Pursuing Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Seattle Pacific University
Key Issues & Priorities
Working families
Child protection
Veteran support
Inclusive economic opportunity
Women and people of color in political institutions