Kyla Shkerich Blair Consulting

Kyla Shkerich Blair has worked in politics in Washington for more than a decade, having served in city, state and federal government roles that engage with communities across the state. Most recently Shkerich Blair served as the first Chief of Staff for the Washington State Department of Commerce where she oversaw the Director’s office and helped align programs within the agency. Prior to Commerce, Blair held roles in other government offices across the state including, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray’s deputy state director and former Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s director of external affairs. In addition, Shkerich Blair also led small business outreach and engaged in advocacy work for the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and learned about state government through working for state Rep. Mia Gregerson for two sessions.