Jean Berkey

Biography

Jean was appointed then elected to the Washington State Senate in 2004. She served in the House of Representatives from 2001-2003. She is chair of the Senate Financial Institutions Housing and Insurance Committee and a member of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Jean advocates for government accountability, affordable health care, education, and issues important to seniors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Washington.

Jean considers herself a native Washingtonian and has been involved with numerous civic and community organizations including:

• Everett Senior Center Foundation Board
• City of Everett Senior Center Advisory Board
• Everett Medic I Foundation Board
• City of Everett Civil Service Commission
• City of Everett Centennial Commission
• Everett Community College Board of Trustees

In her free time Jean enjoys rockhounding at the beach, sketching and is learning to play golf.

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