For Immediate Release

Sydney Jansen, longtime Development Director at Washington Policy Center (WPC), has been promoted to Vice President of Development. The promotion reflects recognition for her role in fueling the growth of Washington Policy Center, her management of WPC’s successful major-donor Legacy and Pillar Society initiatives, as well as the record-setting success of WPC’s major events. Jansen joined WPC’s development team ten years ago in 2012.

“Sydney Jansen is a proven impact player with national recognition, and our announcement today reflects that,” extolled WPC President and CEO Michael Gallagher. “Her discipline, dedication, and professionalism will be critical to the growth of WPC in the years ahead.”

Sydney became WPC Development Director in 2016 when the organization’s revenue budget was $2.7 million. In 2021, Sydney and her team raised a record-breaking $5.1 million. Over her career, Sydney has raised more than $30,000,000.

“WPC is an outstanding organization fueled by incredible people, from the research experts to the passionate donors who make their work possible,” Jansen explained. “I am honored by the promotion and proud to be part of such an impactful organization.”

Two members of Jansen’s team have also been promoted -- Kaylee Donahue, to Development Director, Donor Relations and Engagement and Maia Espinoza as Development Director, Membership and Community Relations.

“Kaylee Donahue and Maia Espinoza will do a fantastic job in their well-earned and elevated roles,” remarked Gallagher. “They elevate awareness of the positive power of free markets every day.”

Jansen graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Political Science and also earned her Certificate in Nonprofit Management there. She started Washington Policy Center as an intern. Jansen currently lives in West Seattle and spends her spare time exploring the San Juan Islands, cooking, traveling, or going on adventures with her English lab, Jayden.