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NFBPA SEATTLE CHAPTER

Serving Seattle.
Supporting Professionals.
Strengthening Leadership.

We are the primary resource for  cultivating pro-equity policy leaders, and public servants. While being a regional leader and creating healthy community relationships, based on listening, learning and loving one another.

WELCOME TO THE NFBPA SEATTLE CHAPTER

Rooted in Seattle. Connected by Service.

The NFBPA Seattle Chapter brings together public administration servants who serve in government, public administration, policy, education, nonprofit leadership, and other community-centered roles.

We provide a supportive environment where emerging and experienced leaders can build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, strengthen their skills, and grow alongside people who understand the opportunities and responsibilities that come with public service.

Through networking events, professional development, webinars, lunch-and-learns, and community partnerships, we help our members stay connected to one another and to the issues shaping the communities we serve.

OUR MISSION

To become the primary regional resource for cultivating pro-equity policy leaders and public servants while building healthy community relationships rooted in listening, learning, and caring for one another.

NFBPA SEATTLE CHAPTER

What Guides Our Work

Connection

We create space for multicultural public professionals to build genuine relationships and expand their networks.

Professional Growth

We provide learning opportunities that strengthen leadership, confidence, and career development.

Equity

We support leaders who are committed to creating fairer policies, systems, and outcomes.

Community

We believe strong public leadership begins with listening, collaboration, and care for the people we serve.

PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK

About NFBPA

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators is a professional membership organization dedicated to advancing leadership in the public sector.

Since its founding in 1983, NFBPA has built a national reputation for developing public-sector leaders through professional training, leadership programs, conferences, career resources, and a powerful network of professionals committed to excellence in public administration.

Local chapters connect that national mission to communities across the country. Through the Seattle Chapter, members can develop relationships locally while also accessing the broader resources, programs, and opportunities offered through the national organization.

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NFBPA SEATTLE CHAPTER

Meet Our Board of Directors 

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Danita Carter

Seattle Chapter President

Danita Carter, a Chicago native, holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Accountancy) from Roosevelt University and executive leadership certifications from Georgetown and Duke University.

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Homer Haynes

Finance Co-Chair

Homer Haynes is a senior IT Management (ITSM) leader with more than 20 years of experience strengthening service reliability, maturing ITSM capabilities, and guiding organizations.

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Amira Beasley

Program & Development Co‑Chair

She currently serves as a Capital Project Manager with King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division, where she leads large-scale infrastructure projects with focuses on equity, sustainability, and community impact.

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Lorraine Patterson-Harris

NFBPA National Representative

Lorraine Patterson-Harris serves as King County’s County Administrative Officer (CAO) and Director of Executive Services, steering the essential operations that support 2.3 million residents and more than 16,000 employees.

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Sherry Stroud

Finance Co-Chair

Sherry Stroud is the Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Manager for King County, in Seattle, Washington.  She also serves as the Deferred Compensation Board Chair for King County’s Deferred Compensation Plan. 

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Dee Sylve

Forum 2027 Program/Project Manager

Dee Sylve manages the Inquest Program within the Department of Executive Services, where she leads the day-to-day operations, strategy, and oversight of a complex, high-profile public process. 

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Adriene Miller

Membership Chair

Adriene Miller is a seasoned public health administrator with more than 20 years of experience providing project management, administrative support, operational functions, and supporting equity-focused initiatives.

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Phyllis Sutton

Sponsorship Chair

trategic public sector executive with deep expertise in organizational development,
cross-departmental alignment, and equity-centered systems transformation. 

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Gloria Briggs

Membership Co-Chair

Gloria Briggs is a seasoned public sector professional with expertise in participatory governance, and large-scale project management. She serves as Program Manager IV at King County’s Department of Local Services.

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Matt Howard

Co-Program & Development Co‑Chair

Matt Howard is a Public Engagement Lead. Before beginning this role, he was in SDOT’s Street Use division, where he created training materials related to the Accela Olympics and other learning tools.

PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK

Your Network Should Help You Grow.

Membership in NFBPA connects you to a community of professionals who understand public service and are invested in seeing one another succeed.

Whether you are an emerging professional, seasoned administrator, student, retiree, or community partner, membership provides opportunities to build relationships, strengthen your leadership, and contribute your experience to the future of public administration.

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There Is a Place for You Here.

Public service can be demanding, and leadership should not have to happen in isolation.
 

Join a network where public administration can connect on common ground, learn from one another, and work together toward stronger public institutions and healthier communities.

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