Elected in 2019, Kent City Councilmember Zandria Michaud assumes office having a deep connection to public service and issues facing our community. Zandria grew up in Kent near Park Orchard and is a proud graduate of Kentwood High School. She went on to serve in the United States Army for five years as a broadcast journalist and public affairs specialist. While in the military, she lived abroad in Germany for three years.

While in the Army, Zandria met her husband Patrick. Together, they had their son Gabriel. They picked Kent as their forever home because they truly loved the sense of community. Zandria dove deep into community service as a Green Kent Steward, a Kent School District volunteer and a youth basketball coach for both the Kent Parks Department and the YMCA. Additionally, Zandria has served the past five years on the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission including a term as Vice Chair and a term as Chair of the Commission. She is currently serving on the Regional Water Quality Committee and Kent’s Human Services Commission.

She recently graduated from the University of Washington Tacoma campus with a bachelor’s degree in American studies with a minor in Politics and Global honors, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She dedicated her studies to finding ways to improve democracy in city-level government, specifically focusing on civic engagement. She also recently earned her Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities. 

In her free time, Zandria and her family enjoy hikes, exploring Kent’s parks and open spaces, and traveling near and abroad.