Hi there! I’m Bronwyn.
My Tacoma story started when I fell in love with this city while studying at UW Tacoma. After earning my master’s in social policy from the University of Oxford, I got a remote job and chose to make Tacoma my home in 2019.
Since then I’ve worked as a civic designer and researcher helping government serve people better. From distributing pandemic cash aid to detangling federal Medicaid bureaucracy to supporting city innovation, I’m a dedicated public servant. As a first-generation American with South African heritage, I’m driven to help this country progress beyond its many injustices and contradictions.
For more info about my professional experience, please see my LinkedIn.
What I’d bring to Metro Parks:
With 10+ years’ experience in the social sector, here’s how I’ll show up to serve Tacoma:
Deep Listener
As a user experience researcher, it’s my job to systematically ask people their experiences with services and then figure out how to improve them. I’ll do the same thing as a Metro Parks Commissioner.
Creative Problem Solver
As a civic designer, I create innovative solutions when resources are scarce. I’m also no stranger to government bureaucracy. Whatever the challenge, I know how to get things done.
Relationship Builder
I know both the theory and the practice of relationship building. I’ll apply this lived knowledge to advocate for parks that foster community connection. I’ll also build strong partnerships behind the scenes to expand services for residents.