We are excited to introduce the 2023-2024 Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellows. The Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellowship offers a unique one-year, paid fellowship and is dedicated to nurturing the next wave of public service leaders. Inspired by Ruth Woo, a dedicated advocate of public service and mentor to elected officials, the Fellowship provides immersive experiences across various County departments. Fellows will actively contribute to projects aligned with King County’s core values of equity, social justice, and community well-being, engaging in tasks ranging from supporting government initiatives and strategic planning to tracking legislation and internal operations. This experience will offer them deep insights and real-world experience in the realm of public service.

The 2023-2024 Fellows are:

• Beza Ayele, Department of Human Resources – Career and Culture Division
• Pauline Estrella, Metro Transit
• Maddy Magana, Executive’s Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget
• Andrea Rivas, Department of Natural Resources and Parks
• Vincent Rugio, Department of Executive Services – Facilities Management Division
• Ternia Wilson, King County Council

Please extend a warm welcome to the 2023-2024 Fellows as they embark on this journey!