Kevin Hughes
Kevin Hughes has more than 25 years of experience representing businesses, government jurisdictions, grassroots efforts and nonprofit organizations at the state, county, city and federal levels. He is currently concentrating on representing clients to elected officials and staff in local government. He has extensive knowledge of the public policy environment and has worked on a variety of issues including education, environment, land use, arts, health care, budget and tax policy. Kevin Hughes’ clients have included Pacific Science Center, Seattle Aquarium Society, Renewable Northwest Project, Snohomish County, Labor Ready, Rabanco, Northwest Harvest, Museum of History and Industry, the Prosperity Partnership’s Cultural Taskforce, Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle Chinese Garden Society, and Planet CPR. He has experience working on a bipartisan basis with elected officials, government staff, business people, and community members. His experience includes organizing coalitions and grassroots networks, and developing media and community support. He worked to secure the endorsements of elected officials for the statewide Clean and Renewable Energy Initiative; the initiative was approved by the voters in 2007. Kevin Hughes has a network of contacts with community groups throughout Washington state. He is also currently an adjunct professor teaching Advocacy and Public Policy at Seattle University.
| BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND COMMITTEES | |
| Kirkland Performance Center, member | 2010 - 2013 |
| Consultant with the Hedgerow Theater in Pennsylvania | 2012 - 2013 |
| Cultural Access Fund Director Search Committee | 2012 |
| Seattle Arts Commission Executive Director Search Committee | 2001 |
| Transition Team for Mayor-Elect Greg Nickels, Member | 2001 |
| The Northwest School Advisory Council, Member | 1996-1998 |
| Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Commissioner | 1991-1997 |
| Seattle Arts Commission, Commissioner | 1997 |
| Cascade Center for Public Service Nonprofit Advisory Committee, Member | 1992-1994 |
| HONORS | |
| Adjunct Professor at Seattle University | 2012 - present |
| Guest Lecturer at Seattle University | 2009-2011 |
| Graduate of Leadership Tomorrow | 1992 |
| Corporate Council for the Arts Pyramid Award | 1990 |
LaRae McCurry
LaRae McCurry has more than 15 years of experience working with businesses and nonprofit organizations at the state, county, city and federal levels. Her experience includes writing grant proposals, requests for funding and other correspondences with elected officials and coordinating meeting and tours.
