Tina Louise Orwall[1] (born April 3, 1965)[2] is an American politician serving as the Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives since 2021, a position she previously held from 2017 to 2018.[3] A member of the Democratic Party, she is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district since 2009.[4]

Tina Orwall
Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byJohn Lovick
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 8, 2018
Preceded byJim Moeller
Succeeded byJohn Lovick
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
January 12, 2009
Serving with Mia Gregerson
Preceded byShay Schual-Berke
Personal details
Born
Tina Louise Orwall

(1965-04-03) April 3, 1965 (age 59)
Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Washington (BS, MSW)

Career

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Orwall served as a clinical social worker focused on serving people with mental illness.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "2008 ILWU District Council Election Endorsements" (PDF). The Dispatcher (ILWU). October 2008. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  2. ^ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
  3. ^ "House Dems name leadership team for 2021-2023". washingtonstatewire.com. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  4. ^ "Tina Orwall". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
  5. ^ "Tina Orwall receives US School of Social Work 2017 Moya M. Duplica Distinguished Alumni Award". University of Washington. October 29, 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
Washington House of Representatives
Preceded by Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives
2017–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives
2021–present
Incumbent