Nicole Macri is a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 43rd Legislative District in Seattle, which includes neighborhoods such as Downtown, Belltown, South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, University District, and Fremont. First elected in 2016 and serving since 2017, she is a leader in housing justice, homelessness solutions, health care access, and LGBTQ+ protections. Notable achievements include advancing the Housing First movement, expanding affordable housing and mental health care, and receiving awards like the 2022 Human Right to Housing Award from the National Homelessness Law Center and recognition as one of Seattle's most influential people by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met . She currently serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, sits on the Health Care & Wellness Committee, and co-chairs the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University; Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Policy and Governance ; Certificate in Executive Leadership from Seattle University’s Albers School of Business .
• Professional Experience: Deputy Director at Downtown Emergency Service Center since 2002, focusing on housing, health care, and services for homelessness and behavioral health; prior roles include Director of Development at FaithTrust Institute and Director of Homeless Ministries at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer .
• Political Roles: Elected to Washington House in 2016; committees include Appropriations , Health Care & Wellness, Capital Budget, and Rules; member of Jewish Caucus and legislative advisor to the State’s LGBTQ Commission.