Gregory brings extensive legislative and policy experience to her new role
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson today appointed Brittany Gregory as the director of the Washington State Women’s Commission.
“I am excited to work with Brittany again in this important role,” Governor Ferguson said. “Brittany helped us improve the lives of Washingtonians as my deputy legislative director at the Attorney General’s Office. She’s an experienced advocate who understands how good public policy is made. Brittany’s skillset makes her a natural choice to carry on the Commission’s mission.”
The Legislature created the Women’s Commission in 2018 to address women’s economic, social, and historical issues, including disadvantages or isolation from the benefits of equal opportunity. The Commission is tasked with improving the well-being of women in Washington by enabling them to participate fully in all fields, assisting them in obtaining governmental services and promoting equal compensation and fairness in employment.
Gregory brings extensive legislative, policy and community experience to the post, including four years as associate director of judicial and legislative relations for the Administrative Office of the Courts, and three years as deputy legislative director for the Washington Attorney General’s Office.
She has helped shepherd high-profile legislation into law, including banning the sale of tobacco and vaping products to those under 21 and a Student Loan Bill of Rights. She also led the first statewide investigation into use of force incidents by law enforcement in Washington.
Gregory earned her law degree and a bachelor’s in political science and sociology from the University of Michigan.
The Women’s Commission is comprised of 13 members. Nine are voting Commissioners appointed by the Governor to three-year terms. The remaining four seats are filled by Legislators who serve two-year terms as non-voting advisory members.
Gregory will take over as director on June 1.
More information on the Commission and its work is available here.
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