Representative Mary Helen Roberts Biography

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Mary Helen Roberts

Representative Mary Helen Roberts's Biography

Full Name:	Mary Helen Roberts
Office:	State House (WA) - 21 Position 1, Democratic
First Elected:	11/02/2004
Last Elected:	11/06/2012
Next Election:	2014

Gender:	Female
Family:	Divorced; 2 Children: Vanessa, Rachael
Birth Date:	09/14/1947
Birth Place:	Portland, OR
Home City:	Lynnwood, WA
Religion:	Episcopalian

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BA, Political Science, University of California Los Angeles, 1969
Attended, Mathematics, Oregon State University, 1965-1966

Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 2004-present
Candidate, Washington State Senate, District 21, 1994
Chair, Snohomish County Democratic Party, 1991-1992
Campaign Manager, McDermott for Congress Campaign, 1990
Statewide Fundraising Coordinator, McDermott for Governor Campaign, 1980
Coordinator, Clinton for President Campaign, Snohomish County
Co-Office Manager, Lindquist for Congress Campaign
Press Assistant, Lindquist for Congress Campaign
Coordinator, Women's Issues Outreach, Lindquist for Congress Campaign
Volunteer, Lowry for Congress Campaign
Advance Person, McGovern for President Campaign

Early Learning and Human Services, Member
Judiciary, Member
Public Safety, Vice Chair
Rules, Member

Member, National Women's Political Caucus, 1974-present
Member, Finance Committee, Washing Women United, 1978-1986
Chair, Central Committee, Democratic Party, Snohomish County
Treasurer, Women's Political Caucus, Washington
Former Member, Labor and Workforce Development Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Owner, Two Dragons Imports, 2000-2004
Account Executive, Western Region, Citicorp Services, 1981-1983
Fund Development Manager, Program for Early Parent Support, 1997-2000
Independent Consultant, 1984-1997
Coordinator, Federal Connection Project, Children's Alliance, 1995
Legislative Consultant, Northwest Regional Consultants, 1978-1980
Executive Director, Washington State Women's Council, 1974-1976
Legislative Analyst, Planned Parenthood, 1972-1974
Independent Consultant, Snohomish County Transportation Planning Agency, Children's Alliance
Project Officer, Economic Development Administration, United States Department of Commerce
Budget Analyst, Appropriations Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Independent Lobbyist, Women's Political Caucus, Washington

Board Member, Children's Campaign Fund, 1990-present
Member, Board of Trustees, Edmonds Community College, 1996-2004
Chair, Children's Campaign Fund, 1993-2004
Board Member, United Way, Snohomish County, 1993-1996
Member, Child Abuse Prevention Association, Washington, 1986-1991
Founder, Washington Women United, 1978-1986

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