Background
Taha, Shani N. was born on October 20, 1947 in New York City. Daughter of Hudson J. and Ella (Foster) O.
Taha, Shani N. was born on October 20, 1947 in New York City. Daughter of Hudson J. and Ella (Foster) O.
Bachelor, Smith College, 1969. Postgraduate, University Washington Graduate School Public Administration, 1976.
Administrator King County Human Services, Seattle, 1976-1978. Assistant to County executive King County, 1978-1980. County administrative officer King County Government, 1980-1982.
Deputy assessor, manager King County Assessments, 1983-1984. Private practice realty and tax consultant, 1984. Deputy superintendent Seattle City Light, since 1985.
Member marketing committee Electric League, Bellevue, Washington, 1985. Chairman research and development committee Seattle City Light, 1986.
Board directors Seattle-King County United Way, 1981-1984, Women and Business, Seattle, 1983-1986, International High School Development Committee, Seattle, 1983, State Council for Post-Secondary Education, Olympia, Washington, 1983-1986. Board directors, chairman Seattle-King County Head Start, 1980-1982. Member American Public Power Association, National Rifle Association Clubs: Columbia Tower (Seattle) (founding member).
Married Kwami A., November 11, 1971. Children: Kimathi, Kuanda, Zahra.