Liahann Bannerman '85 is the Director of Volunteer Engagement at United Way of King County. She received a BA in Psychology from Harvard University and an MBA from Seattle Pacific University. Before joining United Way, she worked for an advertising firm, a music company, and a local human services agency. Liahann Bannerman currently serves on Leadership Tomorrow’s board after ten years on their Curriculum Committee –including a year as chair. She was appointed by Governor Inslee to serve as a commissioner for Serve Washington, the state’s commission for national and community service. She is active in Social Venture Partners, Seattle Art Museum’s Education and Community Engagement Committee, Philanthropy Northwest’s Membership Committee, YWCA's People of Color Executive Council, the United Way Worldwide Volunteer Engagement Council, Seattle MLK, Jr. Organizing Coalition, and volunteers for a variety of other community-based organizations and initiatives in the area.