Renata moved to America with her family in 1991 from Russia. She now calls Vancouver home. She began her child welfare career in 2004 as a CPS investigator. 

Her entire adult life has been dedicated to public service. For more than 20 years she has served in many roles within state government, including

• Child Welfare
• Licensing
• Human Resources

Renata has a master’s degree in public affairs from Washington State University. 

She is a mother to two amazing kids, Damien and Isabella. Renata’s husband, Justin, is her biggest ally in work and life. Her family enjoys game nights, movies, and travel.