Kate Becker

Creative Economy Director at Office of King County Executive Dow Constantine

Kate Becker is the Creative Economy Director in King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Office. Building sustainable creative communities has been at the core of Kate’s career. Kate currently spends her days (and nights!) working to build King County's creative economy, keenly focused on the film, music, and events industries.

Prior to joining Executive Constantine’s Office, Kate served as the Director of the City of Seattle Office of Film + Music. She has also served in leadership roles at Seattle Theatre Group, Art Share LA in Los Angeles, and The New Art Center in Boston, MA. She co-founded legendary Northwest all-ages venues The Vera Project and the Old Fire House, talent pipelines for the music industry.

Kate has produced more than 1,000 all ages shows and numerous large-scale events and fundraisers. She also founded the Old Fire House Media Lab, ensuring that emerging filmmakers and musicians have access to studio space. She loves startup culture and founded two small businesses and two nonprofits. Kate was a charter member of the Seattle Music Commission and serves on the board of Music Policy Forum and NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth).