Janelle M. Guthrie, APR

Janelle Guthrie, APR, is communications director for the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD). She joined ESD after working nine years for the Washington Attorney General’s Office. She previously worked as legislative director for the Washington State Grange, Senate Caucus Communications Director and Executive Communications Program Manager for Microsoft. Gunthrie is an active member of PRSA, serving in leadership roles ranging from Chapter president to National District Chair. She is currently a member of the National Board of Ethics and Professional Standards and an assembly delegate, mentor and volunteer coordinator for the Puget Sound Chapter.