Five Questions: Karleen Sakumoto, Manager, Employee Health and Well-Being
1. How long have you been at King County and what was your first
role?
I have been at the County for over 30 years, but I have worked in several different departments during this time. My first job was as a Program Analyst in what is now the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB).
2. What are the main responsibilities of your job?

I am responsible for the County’s Healthy Incentives program. My job involves a wide range of activities to make Healthy Incentives a success. This includes talking with labor leaders about what our benefits should look like, meeting with health care professionals about services they provide, and coordinating with other County employees who help us deliver the program.
3. What do you like most about your job?

