LeeAnne Schirato

LeeAnne has committed her entire career to public service with extensive experience working for and with the judicial, municipal, and special government elected officials. She has a passion for equitable policy development, challenging societal norms, and creating opportunities and access to underserved communities. She received her B.A. in Political Science from Arizona State University 4 years after earning her G.E.D.

She is the Commission Office lead for the Port of Seattle Commission where she provides support for policy research and analysis on issues with an emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion. She also provides direct support to commissioners in achieving individual and commission-wide policy objectives. She is most proud of her work to develop the Port’s workforce development policy and her role in supporting the launch of the Maritime High School.

LeeAnne was born and raised in the Southwest but has always been drawn to the sea. She and her family moved to the Seattle area in 2013 and are happy to live so close to the sounds and smells of Puget Sound.