Wendi Steinbronn

Wendi Steinbronn has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of law enforcement. Wendi started their career as a Police Officer with the Portland Police Bureau in 1993 and worked their way up to the position of Police Commander. During their time with the Portland Police Bureau, they served in various roles, including Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, and Police Captain. In 2019, they became the Chief of Police for the City of Washougal. In 2022, they served as the Interim Assistant Chief for the City of Vancouver, Washington.

Wendi Steinbronn obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration, Management from Portland State University in 1999. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications throughout their career in law enforcement. Wendi obtained their Basic Certificate as a Certified Police Officer from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) in October 1994. Wendi continued their education in law enforcement by obtaining their Intermediate Certificate in February 2001, followed by their Advanced Certificate in the same month. Wendi further enhanced their skillset by obtaining a Supervisory Certificate as a Certified Police Officer in July 2007 and a Management Certificate as a Certified Police Officer in November 2014. Wendi then obtained an Executive Certificate from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission in February 2020. Wendi'smost recent certifications include an Executive Certification from the same institution in February 2020 and a Senior Management Institute for Police certification from the Police Executive Research Forum in July 2023.