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| In January 2004, Hutchison became Executive Director of the newly founded Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences,<ref>Regina Hackett, , ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'', 10 January 2009, retrieved 20-08-2009</ref> which provides grants to organizations such as the ], the ], and the ].<ref name="Charles Simonyi Fund">{{cite web | title=Susan Hutchison - Charles Simonyi Fund for the Arts and Sciences| url=http://www.simonyifund.org/susanhutchison.asp | publisher=simonyifund.org | accessdate=2009-06-29}}</ref> | In January 2004, Hutchison became Executive Director of the newly founded Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences,<ref>Regina Hackett, , ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'', 10 January 2009, retrieved 20-08-2009</ref> which provides grants to organizations such as the ], the ], and the ].<ref name="Charles Simonyi Fund">{{cite web | title=Susan Hutchison - Charles Simonyi Fund for the Arts and Sciences| url=http://www.simonyifund.org/susanhutchison.asp | publisher=simonyifund.org | accessdate=2009-06-29}}</ref> | ||
| Hutchison serves as Chairperson of the Seattle Symphony and is a board member of the ], Seattle Art Museum, ], and the ].<ref name="Charles Simonyi Fund"/> She previously served on the board of the ].<ref>, Discovery Institute, 10 November 2000, retrieved from Waybackmachine Intenet Archive 13 August 2009</ref><ref>, Discovery Institute, 12 February 2008, retrieved from Waybackmachine Intenet Archive 13 August 2009</ref><ref>Joel Connelly, , Opinion Column, ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'', May 1, 2009, retrieved 19-08-2009</ref> | Hutchison serves as Chairperson of the Seattle Symphony and is a board member of the ], Seattle Art Museum, ], ] and the ].<ref name="Charles Simonyi Fund"/> She previously served on the board of the ].<ref>, Discovery Institute, 10 November 2000, retrieved from Waybackmachine Intenet Archive 13 August 2009</ref><ref>, Discovery Institute, 12 February 2008, retrieved from Waybackmachine Intenet Archive 13 August 2009</ref><ref>Joel Connelly, , Opinion Column, ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'', May 1, 2009, retrieved 19-08-2009</ref> | ||
| She also has been a spokesperson for the American Leprosy Mission, ], ], and ], and has emceed charitable auctions and fundraising dinners.<ref name="Susan Hutchison Bio">{{cite web | title=Susan's Bio - Susan Hutchison for King Country Executive | url=http://www.susanhutchison.com/bio/bio.html| publisher=Friends of Susan Hutchison, susanhutchison.com |accessdate=2009-06-29}}</ref> | She also has been a spokesperson for the American Leprosy Mission, ], ], and ], and has emceed charitable auctions and fundraising dinners.<ref name="Susan Hutchison Bio">{{cite web | title=Susan's Bio - Susan Hutchison for King Country Executive | url=http://www.susanhutchison.com/bio/bio.html| publisher=Friends of Susan Hutchison, susanhutchison.com |accessdate=2009-06-29}}</ref> | ||
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| Susan Hutchison | |
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| Non-Partisan candidate for King County Executive | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-03-24) March 24, 1954 (age 70) Annandale, Virginia |
| Political party | Non-Partisan |
| Spouse | Andy Hutchison |
| Profession | Executive Director of the Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences |
| Signature | File:Hutchison-Signature.gif |
| Website | susanhutchison.com |
Susan Hutchison is the executive director of the Charles Simonyi Fund for the Arts and Sciences and is a candidate for King County Executive in the state of Washington. Hutchison is a former news anchor for KIRO-TV in Seattle.
Early life and education
Susan Hutchison was born on March 24, 1954 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. She graduated from Annandale High School in Annandale, Virginia in 1972 and earned a Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida in 1976.
Career
Hutchison began her journalism career in 1978 as a sportscaster for KITV news in Honolulu, Hawaii. She later became a weekend news anchor, working at the Honolulu television station until 1981. After being spotted by a Seattle television executive, Hutchison was hired in January 1981 as a TV news anchor for the Seattle CBS affiliate, KIRO-TV. She eventually worked as an evening broadcaster there for more than 20 years, earning five regional Emmy Awards.
In June 1993, after KIRO station management instituted format changes which were widely criticized and resulted in failed ratings, Hutchison resigned her position. Hutchison returned as a news anchor in March 1995 after KIRO lost its CBS affiliation and became an independent. She continued at the station until 2002.
In 2002, Hutchison was fired as news anchor by KIRO-TV. She subsequently filed a lawsuit against the television station alleging discrimination. The case was settled out of court in 2005. Court documents in the case were ordered unsealed in 2009 after a FOI suit by the Associated Press and other news organizations.
In January 2004, Hutchison became Executive Director of the newly founded Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences, which provides grants to organizations such as the Seattle Symphony, the Seattle Public Library, and the Seattle Art Museum.
Hutchison serves as Chairperson of the Seattle Symphony and is a board member of the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation, Young Life International and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. She previously served on the board of the Discovery Institute.
She also has been a spokesperson for the American Leprosy Mission, Northwest Medical Teams, Job Corps, and March of Dimes, and has emceed charitable auctions and fundraising dinners.
Personal
In 1977, Hutchison married Andy Hutchison. He is an executive for Boeing aerospace corporation and a former Marine Corps Colonel. They have two sons who attend public schools.
References
- ^ "Susan Hutchison - Charles Simonyi Fund for the Arts and Sciences". simonyifund.org. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- ^ A.J. McWhorter, "Emmy-winning anchor got TV break in Hawaii", Flashback, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1 June 2009, retrieved 20-08-2009
- John Marshall, "KIRO Lose Yet Another News Exec", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Television, Page: C1, June 29, 1993
- John Marshall, "KIRO, KSTW Switch Is ON, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Television, Page: C1, March 14, 1995
- ^ Gene Johnson, "Docs: Hutchison was fired after confronting boss", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 7, 2009
- Regina Hackett, "Charles Simonyi gives arts and sciences a big boost", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 10 January 2009, retrieved 20-08-2009
- "Board of Directors", Discovery Institute, 10 November 2000, retrieved from Waybackmachine Intenet Archive 13 August 2009
- "About Discovery", Discovery Institute, 12 February 2008, retrieved from Waybackmachine Intenet Archive 13 August 2009
- Joel Connelly, "King Co. exec race heats up in springtime", Opinion Column, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 1, 2009, retrieved 19-08-2009
- "Susan's Bio - Susan Hutchison for King Country Executive". Friends of Susan Hutchison, susanhutchison.com. Retrieved 2009-06-29.