Want to be a part of developing the next generation of young leaders? We’re accepting applications for Board membership!
Emma Scalzo
Board President, WA Bus Education Fund
Emma Scalzo is the Executive Director of Balance Our Tax Code, promoting tax justice in our state. Emma originally joined the Bus cinematic universe in 2017 as a campus organizer at Western. She joined staff in 2019 managing campus voter engagement and later on as board member in 2021. Emma has worked on progressive efforts on the state and federal level ranging from affordable housing and food security.
Denisse Guerrero
Board President, Washington Bus
Annia Yoshizumi
Vice President, WA Bus Education Fund
Annia Yoshizumi (she/her) is a data and evaluation advisor at the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning. Her past work includes data organizing for Los Angeles tenant policies, technical assistance for a national Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander civic engagement fund during the 2020 election. Currently she manages data reporting and equitable evaluation for postsecondary access programs. She joined the bus board in 2021 and enjoys reading, crocheting, and trying new cooking recipes.
Christine Newman
Interim Vice President, Washington Bus
Christine Newman (she/her) brings a wealth of experience to her role on the board of The Washington Bus, embodying a commitment to driving equitable change and empowering young voters. With a background in strategic programming, advocacy, and education initiatives, Christine excels in fostering inclusive environments and advancing social justice initiatives. Her leadership serving as Assistant Director of UW Impact for four years, helped manage critical higher education access advocacy projects, including facilitating the passage of the Workforce Education Investment Act. Her inclusion and equity work highlights her dedication to amplifying diverse voices and promoting educational equity. She keeps busy with lots of travels, running, entertaining her cat, Gimlet, and anything to do with water activities
Annie Holden
Secretary, WA Bus Education Fund
To be added!
Abigail Doerr
Secretary, Washington Bus
To be added!
Paul Dillon
Board Director, Washington Bus
To be added!
Libby Watson
Board Director, WA Bus Education Fund
Libby Watson (she/her) started her career in politics in 2017 working on a congressional campaign in Northeast Ohio before following her love for progressive politics and mountains to Seattle. She first got involved in Washington state politics while in the role of Colleges and Community Engagement Coordinator at the Washington Bus from 2019-2021, before becoming campaign manager for Brianna Thomas for Seattle City Council then worked on Hugo Garcia’s successful campaign for Burien City Council. As a communications and organizing consultant, Libby has advised a variety of clients including the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, Invest in Washington Now, and several labor unions in Washington and California. In 2022, she was the Field Director for the Washington State Democrats and was influential in re-electing every Democratic incumbent in addition to flipping two legislative seats and the 3rd Congressional District. She is currently the campaign manager for NO on I-2124, a statewide initiative that would eliminate the state’s long-term care benefit if passed.
