Seattle magazine’s Most Influential People of 2021
These innovators took bold actions and big risks during a trying year. From the arts to civic engagement to business, here's a look at those who made a measurable difference across the state in 2021.
By Seattle Mag | November 30, 2021
25 Most Influential People in Seattle 2020
These innovators took bold actions and big risks during a trying year
By Rob Smith | December 2, 2020
Movers & Shakers: Seattle’s Most Influential People of the Year 2019
Meet this year’s class of our Most Influential People: 35 Seattleites who are altering the fabric of our city
By Edited by Linda Morgan | November 12, 2019
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2019: ‘Seattle Times’ Reporter, Dominic Gates
As a reporter on the aerospace beat, Gates extensively covers the Boeing 737 MAX crisis
By Niki Stojnic | November 12, 2019
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2019: Gov. Jay Inslee, US Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Judge James Robart, Ryan Vancil
From climate change to police accountability, these four public officials are bring important issues to the spotlight
By Linda Morgan, Chelsea Lin & Erica C. Barnett | November 11, 2019
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2019: Recompose Founder, Katrina Spade
Spade's company will be doing the composting work once the Washington state human composting law goes into effect in May 2020
By Niki Stojnic | November 11, 2019
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2019: Singer-songwriter, Brandi Carlile
On top of her Grammy wins, Carlile is the cofounder of the Looking Out Foundation, which funds humanitarian causes
By Gavin Borchert | November 11, 2019
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2019: Arts Education Advocate, Lara Davis
The Creative Advantage has doubled the number of music and visual arts programs in Seattle elementary schools
By Linda Morgan | November 11, 2019
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2019: HistoryLink Executive Director and Cofounder, Marie McCaffrey
HistoryLink celebrated its 20th anniversary this year
