Biography

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:
July 10, 1948, Bellingham

FAMILY:
Husband, Will Roehl.
Two sons
Two granddaughters

EDUCATION:
Graduate of Bellingham High School.
BA, MA from Western Washington University in Speech Pathology and Audiology.

EMPLOYMENT:
Former Communication Disorders Specialist, Bellingham School District - 16 years
Presently owner and partner in Fast Lane Coffee Company/Pacific Roasting Company

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Ways & Means - Chair
Audit Review & Oversight

JLARC
Mental Health Task Force
Legislative Council on River Governance

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

Small Business Development Center Advisory Board
Sustainable Connections Advisory Board
Whatcom Conservation District
Health Support Center Board - Past President

Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce
Rome Grange
Mt. Baker Theatre Board
Bellingham Planning Commission
League of Women Voters
Rainbow Center Advisory Board
Nooksack Recovery Team
Zonta International
American Association of University Women
Whatcom Family YMCA Board
Brigid Collins House (child abuse prevention) Board
Whatcom Conservation District (Assoc. Supv.)
Evergreen AIDS Foundation Board
City Club of Bellingham
Washington Women for Commercial Fishing
ARC Board

YEARS IN HOUSE:
Served 1993-94
Appointed 12/95
Re-elected 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Economic development
Watershed management
Performance-based budgeting
Education
Mental health/Health care