City Manager Jonathan Young this week announced the selection of Tiffany Washington as Deputy City Manager for the City of SeaTac, bringing more than 15 years of senior public sector leadership experience to the role.

Washington most recently served as Chief Deputy Mayor for the City of Seattle, where she acted as the primary advisor to the mayor and oversaw policy, operations, budget management and crisis response, according to the City of SeaTac.

“SeaTac is a city that reflects the full richness and complexity of our region, and that’s exactly what draws me to this work,” Washington said. “I’m honored to join a team that is deeply committed to its community and to building an organization that lives its values every day. I look forward to rolling up my sleeves alongside the talented staff here and getting to work.”

In her new role, Washington will help lead day-to-day operations of the city and work closely with department directors to ensure priorities set by the City Council and community are carried out in a coordinated and effective way, the city said.

Young said Washington’s experience leading complex organizations and delivering results made her a strong fit for the position.

“Tiffany’s demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations, support teams in delivering meaningful results, and maintain public trust in fast paced, complex environments make her exactly the kind of leader SeaTac needs as we continue to grow and evolve as a city,” Young said.

During her time in Seattle, Washington helped co-manage a $7 billion biennial budget and coordinated citywide efforts to implement mayoral and council priorities. Her previous roles include deputy director positions with the Seattle Department of Human Services and the Department of Education and Early Learning, where she worked on initiatives such as Seattle Promise and Seattle Youth Employment.

Before joining the City of Seattle in 2015, Washington served as vice president of programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound and director of youth programs at the Mockingbird Society.

According to the city, Washington’s background includes executive leadership, fiscal oversight and governance support, with a focus on equity centered policy and community outcomes.

The Deputy City Manager position was filled through what the city described as a deliberate, values-aligned selection process led by Young, with candidates evaluated on leadership ability and alignment with city values including social responsibility, accountability and collaboration.