Fedilla Kassa
Legislative Aide to Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, District 2
- Role
- Legislative Aide at King County, WA
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Fedilla Kassa
Results-driven Project and Community Engagement Specialist with proven experience leading…
Experience
Legislative Aide
Nov 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Serve as primary liaison between constituents, community organizations, and Councilmember\'s office, managing a wide range of public inquiries, service requests, and community concerns.• Develop and execute public engagement initiatives to build trust and transparency with district residents, including community forums, listening sessions, and roundtables.• Coordinate external communications including newsletters, social media content, press releases, and public statements to inform and engage constituents on legislative priorities and community resources.• Organize and manage citywide events and public forums addressing gun violence prevention, housing, and public safety, engaging hundreds of participants from diverse backgrounds.• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local nonprofits, advocacy groups, business leaders, and government agencies to advance community priorities and cross-sector collaboration.• Provide strategic guidance on equity-centered policies, ensuring inclusive representation in program design and implementation.• Draft legislative proclamations and statements, coordinating with media and community partners to amplify messaging.• Support budget allocation processes by reviewing community proposals, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and tracking funding requests.• Recognized with the 2024 Home-Town Hero Award for exemplary service to King County constituents.
Education
Bellevue College
Associate of Arts and Sciences for Transfer - AAST
2018 — 2021
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - BA
2022 — 2024
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