Patricia Kiyono

Patricia Kiyono is a retired communications and advancement professional. She managed the publication of nonfiction books for trade publishers and academic presses, and oversaw communications and fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she directed the publication strategy for the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), a global health research center at the University of Washington. She has a B.A. in art history from Oberlin College. Patricia has served on the Board of Directors of Seattle Arts & Lectures and the Advancement Board for University of Washington Press. Patricia joined the Washington Women’s Foundation in 2014 and is committed to WaWF’s shift toward trust-based philanthropy focusing on racial and gender equity.

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