Education
University of Washington.
University of Washington.
Berkey served as Washington State Senator (Democrat) for the 38th District. The state"s election watchdog committee unanimously voted to refer the case to the state Attorney General Rob McKenna, who promptly "filed suit, alleging multiple campaign-finance violations." Berkey placed third in the primary and, despite a call several former state senators to hold another election, was prevented from running in the general election per Washington state"s "top two" primary system. Her term ended in January 2011.
Berkey represented the 38th Legislative District for five years, first as representative and then as senator
The district includes Everett and Marysville. Berkey had been active in political and community activities in Snohomish County, Washington – serving as board member for a number of organizations including the Everett Senior Center, the Everett Medic One Foundation, United Way and the Everett Community College Board of Trustees.
In 2009, Berkey became the recipient of a Fuse "Fizzle" Award.
Berkey served as the vice-chair for the both the Financial Institutions, Insurance & Consumer Protection Committee and the Government Operations & Elections Committee, and a member of the Early Education, K-12 and Higher Education Committee.