
Janice Zahn
Profile
Janice Zahn is an American politician and engineer currently serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 41st district. Born in Hong Kong and raised in the United States, she holds three degrees from the University of Washington, including a master's in public administration and structural engineering. Before her appointment to the state legislature in 2025, she served on the Bellevue City Council from 2017 to 2025 and held various engineering roles at the Port of Seattle, where she became chief engineer in 2022.
Details
- Born
- July 19, 1965 · 60 years old
- Birth place
- Hong Kong
- Education
- University of Washington (BS in civil engineering, MS in structural engineering and mechanics, MA in public administration)
- Career
- Engineer, Chief Engineer at the Port of Seattle, Member of the Bellevue City Council, Member of the Bellevue Transportation Commission

