Brad Blackburn III Brad Blackburn III

Brad Blackburn III

Manager of Development and Communications

In the course of my professional trajectory, I have committed myself to public service. By harnessing the power of collective action, demonstrating compassion, and upholding the highest levels of integrity, I continuously seek to incite change and revamp environments to better cater to the needs of those who have historically been overlooked. Driven by the desire to change systems to uplift societies most vulnerable populations, I received my bachelor’s in political science from the University of Washington in 2021. From there, I went on to obtain my Master of Public Administration at the UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance in 2023. I have worked and interned at various nonprofits covering different issue spaces, focusing on justice and equity for marginalized demographics.

In my free time, I like to hike with my close friends when it’s sunny or relax by the water. When able, I love to travel outside of Washington and follow the sunshine during the gloomy months! In the rainy season, you will likely find me indoors cozy with my Seal Point Siamese cat, Honey. One thing my friends would tell you about me is that I will never turn down an invitation for lunch or dinner at a Thai or Vietnamese restaurant!