Deborah Peterson Appointed to Children and Youth Advisory Board

May 29, 2018

Summary

An Auburn Senior High School graduate with degrees from Highline College and the University of Phoenix, Deborah is a Washington State Department of Early Learning approved trainer

Story

The Metropolitan King County Council today unanimously confirmed the appointment of Deborah Peterson to the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board.

An Auburn Senior High School graduate with degrees from Highline College and the University of Phoenix, Deborah is a Washington State Department of Early Learning approved trainer and resides in King County District 7, which is represented by County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer.

“Deborah Peterson brings strong qualifications to King County’s Children and Youth Advisory Board,” said von Reichbauer. “Through her 20 years of early learning professional experience and 19 years of being a parent, Deborah’s experience helping parents, child care providers and caregivers navigate an often complicated environment has prepared her well to serve on this Board. Her background and expertise will be a valuable asset to the Board and all of King County.”

The King County Children and Youth Advisory Board assists policymakers as they consider outcomes, policies, and investments for children, families, youth and young adults, and also serves as the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) strategies oversight and advisory body providing recommendations on the distributions of the levy proceeds. The Board consists of no more than forty members and includes a wide array of King County residents and stakeholders with geographically and culturally diverse perspectives.

Peterson’s term on the board runs until January 2022.