Alessandra Durham (she/her) is Chief of Staff for Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers.

Alessandra began working for Snohomish County government after several years working in politics, campaign management, and development. While at Snohomish County, she has served as lead staff on the countywide Housing Affordability Regional Task Force (HART), co-created the Snohomish County Opioid Response Multiagency Coordination Group (Opioid MAC Group), developed and strengthened relationships with communities furthest from opportunity to ensure more diverse perspectives are considered in policy development, played a key role in the response to COVID-19, and led Snohomish County’s efforts to resettle over 500 Afghan refugees in collaboration with community and non-profit partners.

Alessandra was raised in Snohomish County and resides in Everett. She attended the University of Washington and holds bachelor’s degree in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior and holds a master’s degree in business administration. Alessandra enjoys biking, exploring trails, traveling, reading, playing with her Shiba Inu, and spending time with her family and friends.

President Barak Obama’s words, “It’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential” inspire her to continuously better herself through serving others.