Austin Miller

Local Government Affairs Senior Manager

Austin Miller joined the SRA in March of 2021. He brings a decade of experience working in government and political roles in the Seattle area. Prior to joining the SRA, Austin worked in several positions for the City of Seattle, including two mayor’s offices, and the Department of Education and Early Learning. He has also worked on a number of political campaigns, ranging from managing the 2014 preschool for all campaign in Seattle to serving on Senator Cantwell’s 2012 re-election campaign. He holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Washington.​

Contact Austin at austinm@wahospitality.org

Skylar Schmitt

Senior Manager of Local and Federal Government Affairs

Skylar Schmitt joined the association in June 2022. Since 2016, Skylar has worked on a variety of political campaigns in both field and finance consulting roles. In 2020 she was the Director of Outreach for Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s successful campaign in Washington’s Congressional District 10. Most recently Skylar worked as a fundraising consultant for political campaigns and non-profits across the country. She holds a B.A. in political science from Western Washington University.

​Contact Skylar at skylars@wahospitality.org

Autumn Freund

Local Government Affairs Policy Manager
Autumn Freund joined the association in January 2023. Autumn grew up in the hospitality industry, working as a cashier in her parents’ bakery in high school and then as a waitress in college.

In 2022, Autumn worked as an intern for State Senator Marko Liias of Washington’s 21st Legislative District.

She holds a B.A. in political science and geography from the University of Washington.

​Contact Autumn at autumnf@wahospitality.org