In March, newest member Kerry St.Clair was confirmed as an Edmonds Sister City Commissioner by the City Council. Kerry brings an enthusiasm to serve her community which is heightened by her personal tie to Japan. Sharing the Sister Cities International’s mission to "promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time," she looks forward to involvement with our Sister City Hekinan Japan.
Kerry currently serves as a Community Outreach and Development Professional for the Family Center of South Snohomish County as well as the Professional Technical Program Coordinator for Cascadia Community College. Her professional background and experience in technology and development will be a benefit to the Commission.
Kerry’s family moved to Edmonds to be involved in their community and so far they’re achieving their goals. Her husband, Mark Ayers serves on Edmonds’ Library Board as well as the WOTS Advisory Council, and their two children are avid library supporters and frequent participants at the Boys and Girls Club, and Chessmasters with residents of Edmonds’ Landing. Kerry also serves on the Membership Committee & the Ambassadors for the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Directors for Clothes for Kids, and Rotary.
When asked about her personal goals related to the Commission, she had this to say: “I look forward to engaging our community in activities which increase our understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Developing partnerships and providing opportunities for our community to explore and personally experience other cultures is exciting – and just the kind of example I want for my children. Increasing the public’s awareness of our Commission is high on my priority list as well.”
Welcome Kerry!
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