Janice Zahn
Janice Zahn | |
|---|---|
| 梁浩婷 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| Assumed office January 21, 2025 Serving with My-Linh Thai | |
| Preceded by | Tana Senn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Janice Ho Ting Leung July 19, 1965 |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse |
Dwain Zahn (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Washington (BS, MS, MA) |
Janice Zahn (née Leung; Chinese: 梁浩婷; born July 19, 1965)[1] is an American engineer and politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 41st district. She took office on January 21, 2025, after being appointed to succeed Tana Senn.[2]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Zahn was born in Hong Kong. She immigrated with her family to the United States when she was 10 years old.[3]
She holds three degrees from the University of Washington: a BS in civil engineering, an MS in structural engineering and mechanics, and an MA in public administration.[4]
Career
[edit | edit source]Zahn has worked for the Port of Seattle in various roles since 2000. She has worked as chief engineer since 2022.[4]
She was elected to the Bellevue City Council (position 5) in November 2017.[4]
In January 2025, Zahn was unanimously appointed by the King County Council to serve as a state representative for the 41st district.[2]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Zahn has been married to her husband Dwain since 1989.[1] They have two daughters.[4]
Zahn has lived in Bellevue for over 30 years. She attends a Methodist church.[4]
References
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- 1965 births
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Washington (state)
- 21st-century members of the Washington State Legislature
- Asian-American state legislators in Washington (state)
- Hong Kong emigrants to the United States
- University of Washington alumni