Tapiwa Jere

Public Policy and Advocacy Manager
Tapiwa Jere, Public Policy and Advocacy Manager, advances YWCA’s legislative priorities by shaping policy strategy, tracking key legislation, and mobilizing community advocacy to drive equitable change across Washington.

“If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.”

Tapiwa has a strong passion for civic engagement, social justice and community development. This passion drives a lot of what she does professionally and in her downtime. Being a part of effecting meaningful change is her ultimate goal.

Tapiwa enjoys being able to apply her Political Studies background to building advocacy campaigns and initiatives and helping educate the public about YWCA’s policy priorities and the systemic barriers to equity that disproportionately impact our communities.

When she's not trying to impact the world, some of Tapiwa's favorite things to do are visit the zoo, rewatch Bob's Burgers, travel, and flex her philosophical muscles by exploring life and its many mysteries!

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