Tamer is a lawyer with experience in investigations, public policy, civil rights, and mediation. Before coming to OLEO, Tamer served as Staff Attorney at CAIR-Chicago; Legal Counsel to the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, where he also organized around community control of the police; and Investigator at Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Prior to his public service career, Tamer practiced International Arbitration at Shearman & Sterling, LLP. Tamer received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, his law degree from Georgetown Law, and his mediation certificate from Northwestern University.

Since joining OLEO in 2017, Adrienne has served as a subject matter expert and functional lead in the areas of policy analysis, complaint monitoring and certification review, systemic reviews – including officer involved shootings, and improving access to information and agency-to-agency relations. 

Adrienne heads the development of OLEO’s internal practices and procedures and provides strategic vision and leadership for the development and implementation of OLEO’s oversight work and organizational planning, collective bargaining activities, and stakeholder and council engagement.
  
Her interest in oversight stems from her ardent desire to advance positive systemic reforms to police practices – many of which she observed as a public defense attorney – and dedication to addressing structural and systemic issues impacting marginalized and low-income communities. In her role, Adrienne works to align OLEO’s programs, projects, and activities to the One King County Strategic Plan and ensure the office contributes to advancing goals outlined in the County’s Equity and Social Justice plan.

Adrienne is an attorney, and her experience includes work as public defender, a judicial clerk at the Washington State Supreme Court, and as a Fellow at the Korematsu Center for Law and Equality. She grew up in Hawaii and earned her degrees from Seattle University School of Law and the University of Washington.

Shelby is an enthusiastic communications professional who is excited to apply their experience in equitable public involvement, collaborative decision-making, and dynamic storytelling to government accountability. As a mixed-race Filipina who grew up in Seattle and White Center, Shelby appreciates the power of community voice in accessing bureaucracy and challenging the status quo. Prior to joining OLEO, Shelby led transit community engagement processes at King County Metro and designed science education programs at Woodland Park Zoo. Shelby is a graduate of the University of Washington and is currently earning their Master's in Public Affairs at the Evans School.

Simrit originally hails from British Columbia, Canada and has called Washington home for 15 years now. She attended the University of Washington twice, first to study English Literature and then to obtain her law degree. Simrit is passionate about serving the public and pursuing equity in all areas of her work. She has three cats, is an avid mystery reader, and has seen every episode of The Golden Girls more than once.

Katy has expertise in conducting objective systemic reviews of policies and practices and in making recommendations for equitable policy changes. She has employed these practices in positions with the both the Department of Defense and the University of Washington. Katy was born and raised in King County, where she also worked as a researcher and case manager. As a researcher, she collaborated with the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative, and Seattle Neighborhood Group to create strategies to engage the community and advocate for youth in the Rainier Beach neighborhood. Katy is a graduate of the University of Washington and obtained her Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. 

Kate is an attorney who joined OLEO in 2023. She previously worked at the Washington Innocence Project and the Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, where she helped coordinate the Task Force on Race and the Criminal Justice System. She also served as an appellate public defender in Chicago before moving to Seattle. An ardent Midwesterner, Kate received her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and her JD from the University of Chicago.

Richard Powell is a former private investigator and Pacific Northwest native. After receiving his education at the University of Washington and interning with the Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel he began his private practice, investigating on behalf of public defense attorneys across the Pacific Northwest. He comes to OLEO with a passion for justice and contributing to building a healthy relationship between law enforcement and the communities of King County.

Megan joins OLEO after spending 13 years working in community mental health for two non-profit organizations in the Seattle area – Community Psychiatric Clinic and Sound. She spent the first 10 years in both residential and outpatient settings, providing direct service as a mental health case manager to the area’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations. Within the last 3 years, she transitioned to a more administrative role, with a focus on quality improvement and compliance in behavioral health. Born and raised in Arizona, she double majored in both Criminal Justice and Criminology and Psychology at Arizona State University. In 2019, she received a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Seattle University with a specialization in Victimology. 

Lea joins OLEO having recently completed a Master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton University. Prior to this, she worked as a researcher at the Center for American Progress (CAP), driving progressive public safety priorities at the local, state, and federal levels. While there, Lea proudly served as president of the CAP Employees Union, helping to negotiate higher wages and more progressive working conditions. When she first arrived in D.C., she managed special projects and constituent services for former Democratic Leader, Sen. Harry Reid (NV). Most recently, Lea was a mayoral fellow in Chicago, where she worked to strengthen coordination with community-based violence intervention groups and increase access to services for victims and survivors of violent crime. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lea also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Utah.

Liz joined OLEO after serving as a legislative secretary for the King County Hearing Examiner’s Office. In that role she handled a significant workload that included supporting public hearings, database and workflow management, and acting as a liaison between staff and the public. She has a strong interest in the work of OLEO and a passion for equity and social justice issues. She is also bilingual, speaking English and Vietnamese. Prior to working at King County, Liz provided executive support to the Vice President of Job Training and Education at Seattle Goodwill Industries (where she was employee of the year in 2015), as well as working as a program specialist at a non-profit organization called LifeWire whose mission was to end domestic violence. Liz was born and raised in Seattle and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Women’s Studies from the University of Washington.

Sophie came to OLEO after working in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office as a paralegal for diversion programs and competency cases, a role requiring sharp administrative skills for a growing area of legal practice. During her six years in the PAO, she developed a passion for equity within the criminal justice system, which was amplified by her experience as a member of the Ellis Civic Fellowship. Sophie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Washington and is eager to apply the lens of data analysis to law enforcement oversight work. Raised primarily in the Greater Seattle area, she also enjoys creating community through open water swimming, cycling, and hiking.