Who We Are

Emily Rose Barr is a mental health therapist and founder of A Soul Awake Psychotherapy, LLC, where she works with women struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and similar concerns. Emily’s drive to advance equality and bolster traditionally underserved communities dates back to her time as an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she served as a member of the Girls Advocacy Project, a program that connects adolescent girls involved in the juvenile justice system with trained advocates for 10 to 15 weeks to pursue their chosen goals.

Prior to establishing her private practice, Emily earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Loyola University Maryland. She went on to work as a therapist in the Baltimore City School System, where her efforts focused on improving outcomes for children and adolescents with developmental, depressive, anxiety, disruptive, and trauma-related disorders. She further served as a technical writer for The Mosaic Group, a nationally recognized consulting firm and certified women-owned small business, where she developed strategic content for key stakeholders in the health and human services fields.

A Midwest native and Pacific Northwest transplant, Emily is thrilled to call Seattle home. She believes that there are various responsibilities accompanying her identity as a woman, including working for and promoting women’s equality, honoring women’s legacy, and empowering women to go after their dreams in a society that often encourages otherwise. In addition to serving on the Women’s Commission, Emily volunteers for PEPS, Backpack Brigade, and the Seattle Symphony. Emily is incredibly honored to be a part of the Women’s Commission and can’t wait to see what it accomplishes in the coming years!

Hannah Glover was born and raised in San Francisco. From a young age, Hannah has been a fierce champion of women's rights and was known by her family, friends, and classmates as an avid debater. She moved to Seattle immediately after graduating from Whitman College, where she received her BA in Sociology with a Minor in Biology.

While a student she ran the Storytime program, a volunteer organization to promote literacy and a love of reading in young children. At Whitman, she wrote her thesis titled "From Home Births to Designer Babies: A Qualitative Study of the Future of Birth and Family Building " which she presented at the Pacific Sociological Association. She works as a Health Navigator at the Elizabeth Gregory Home.

As a Health Navigator, she works to bridge the gap in access to health resources for unhoused women in the Seattle Area. As part of her position, she also runs clinics and hosts health education events at the Elizabeth Gregory Home. In her free time, Hannah loves to feed her friends, knit, and explore the city.

Krystal Guerrero leads Digital Customer Growth at AT&T, driving innovative strategies for customer engagement and digital transformation. Over the past two years, she has significantly contributed to the Seattle Women's Commission, focusing on affordable housing, gender-based violence, and community building through policy advocacy and outreach programs. Previously, Krystal led marketing and communications at SheJumps, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities. Her expertise lies in digital initiatives that support women's access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. 

Krystal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and studied Environmental Science at the University of Washington. Krystal spends her free time adventuring outdoors and lives in the vibrant Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle with her husband and cat.

Abriel Johnny (she/her) is Cowichan (father's side) and Tlingit (mother's side). She was born and raised in King County. She is the Board of Directors Chair for United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Law and  Policy from University of Washington and a Master's in Political Management from George Washington University. She is a cultural knowledge holder, a teacher, an artist, an athlete, an advocate, political strategist, a healthcare systematic oppression disruptor, and Decolonizer.

In 2020, she was named one of the Gates Foundations 100 local Changemakers Awardees. In 2021, she was awarded the Adaline Garcia Community Service Award as a Future Leader honoree.

She currently works for HealthierHere as a Community and Tribal Engagement Manager with a primary focus on Tribal health. Her work focuses on equity within Healthcare policy and implementation for all communities with a special focus on Urban Indian and Tribal Nation's health. In her personal life, she is an artist of multiple mediums including beadwork and clothing design. Her designs focus on blending and honoring historical cultural traditions with modern fashions.

Mariah Rivera works as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for the Boeing Company in Renton, Washington and will celebrate one year of service in July, as well as one year of time spent here in the Puget Sound. She has her Masters in Environmental Policy from the University of Denver and her Bachelors in Environmental Science from Sonoma State University in California.

Prior to her relocation to Washington and role at Boeing, Mariah worked on many travel assignments for Ball Corporation as a Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Engineer which is what charged her dream to relocate to Seattle. In Colorado, Mariah also led events and initiatives on behalf of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame as the youngest member to be on the Board of Directors. While working as a legal assistant for the Colorado State Capital for the 2021 Judicial session, Mariah worked on policies and laws that would impact women and children in Denver. During her Master’s program she also conducted environmental research for the United Nations through the University of Denver. Mariah is looking forward to further assisting the city of Seattle through the Seattle Women’s Commission. 

Whitney (she/her) is a mother, social worker and pizza enthusiast. She is committed to centering and amplifying the voices, needs and ambitions of our local communities. After a decade in social service settings, Whitney is working to expand her imagination and capacity to engage in social change/social justice work. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her perspective and experiences to advance the work of our Commission and City.