Sharon Tomiko Santos
Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat) was first elected to the House in 1998. She represents the 37th Legislative District which encompasses a portion of King County,
and has served for eight terms.
A community activist for many years, she serves on the Washington State Investment Board, is co-chair of the Washington State Education Opportunity Gap Accountability and Oversight committee, chair to the Washington State Financial Literacy Private Public Partnership, co-chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Immigration Task Force, vice-chair of the NCSL Education committee, and chair of the National Asian Pacific American Caucus State Legislators.
Her key policy interests are civil rights, economic justice, and quality public education.
A graduate of The Evergreen State College and of Northeastern University, Santos has worked in the banking industry, on staff to local public elected officials, and for non-profit organizations.
A community activist for many years, she serves on the Washington State Investment Board, is co-chair of the Washington State Education Opportunity Gap Accountability and Oversight committee, chair to the Washington State Financial Literacy Private Public Partnership, co-chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Immigration Task Force, vice-chair of the NCSL Education committee, and chair of the National Asian Pacific American Caucus State Legislators.
Her key policy interests are civil rights, economic justice, and quality public education.
A graduate of The Evergreen State College and of Northeastern University, Santos has worked in the banking industry, on staff to local public elected officials, and for non-profit organizations.