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Kate Becker has focused her career on supporting artists, musicians, filmmakers, and creative communities. Early on, she co-founded legendary Northwest all-ages venues The Vera Project and the Old Fire House, producing more than 1,000 all-ages shows along with numerous large-scale events and fundraisers. Most recently, Kate served as Director of the Creative Economy for King County and previously led the Seattle Office of Film + Music. Throughout her career, she has worked to elevate the role of the creative sector in civic life while advocating for policies, investment, and infrastructure that support working artists, creative sector businesses, and cultural organizations. Kate was a charter member of the Seattle Music Commission and currently serves on the boards of SIFF, the Seattle Center Foundation, and the Music Policy Forum.