Maud Daudon

Maud Smith Daudon
Born1955
Illinois, United States of America
Occupation(s)Executive Leader, Career Connect Washington
Known forPresident and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Maud Smith Daudon is the Executive Leader of Career Connect Washington,[1] which successfully passed legislation and state funding in spring of 2019 to implement the 10-year strategic plan for building a statewide career-connected learning and apprenticeship system in Washington State.[2] Selected by Governor Inslee to lead this effort, Daudon is under contract with the Governor's Office and her work is funded by five philanthropic partners.

Prior to this, Daudon completed a six-year tenure as the President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce in February 2018. The first woman appointed to lead the Chamber, Daudon is widely respected by business, community, and political leaders for her pragmatic, thoughtful, and solution-oriented approach. During her tenure at the Chamber, she championed the Chamber's commitment to the triple bottom line - advancing a strong economy, being good stewards of our natural and cultural assets, and ensuring that no one is left behind in the region's economic prosperity.

Daudon has also served as President and CEO of Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation, deputy mayor of Seattle, and chief financial officer of the Port of Seattle. Daudon is active in several Seattle-based civic and community organizations including sitting on the boards of United Way of King County, The Nature Conservancy, and Virginia Mason Health System, and is a trustee and past chair of the Bullitt Foundation. She previously chaired the Washington Student Achievement Council.[3]

  1. ^ Lee, Tara (15 February 2018). "Inslee selects Maud Daudon to launch planning effort for career-connected learning and apprenticeship system". News & Media, Governor Inslee’s Communications Office. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  2. ^ "State of Washington Workforce Education Investment Act House Bill 2158". Washington State Legislature. May 21, 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  3. ^ Persky, Emily (July 17, 2013). "The Washington Student Achievement Council Selects New Officers" (PDF). Washington Student Achievement Council. Retrieved 14 February 2022.