RONNIE BEHNKE
Appointed to the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees in March 2002.

Career Profile:
Employed by The Boeing Company for 26 years and is currently a machine parts inspector. She is a member of the International Association of Machinists District 751 and has served as Local Recording Secretary, District Council Delegate, and District Legislative Co-chair.

Education Profile:
Received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Washington and her Associate of Arts from Green River Community College.

Community Involvement:
Commissioner, King County Fire District 40

Why are you a Renton Technical College Trustee?
“Being a Trustee has been a wonderful experience. I have been able to be a part of making Renton Technical College a great place for people to come and receive a quality education.”

TYLER PAGE
Appointed to the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees in June 2009.

Career Profile:
Employed for nineteen years by AllpakTrojan, a Renton company specializing in the manufacture of high-end printed packaging, displays and point-of-purchase systems, as a computer system administrator, programmer and data analyst.

Education Profile:
Undergraduate studies at the University of Washington.

Community Involvement:
King County Citizens Election Oversight Committee member, 2003 - 2005 Kent Food Bank volunteer Political volunteer and organizer in the Renton – Kent community

Why are you a Renton Technical College Trustee?
“Renton Technical College creates opportunity for thousands of students and makes a tremendous contribution to our regional economy. Our mission is to build on this success and help guide the College to future greatness. It is truly an honor to participate in this effort as a representative of the public.”

IRA SENGUPTA
Appointed to the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees in December 2004.

Career Profile: 
Works as the Executive Director for the Cross Cultural Health Care Program and has worked in cross cultural issues in health and social services for the past 14 years. Areas of focus include cultural competency training, community based research, and organizational assessments.

Education Profile:
Currently enrolled in the Doctoral program in Human and Organizational Development at the Fielding Graduate Institute. Received her Masters in English from Jadavpur University, India.

Community Involvement: 
Member of the National Committee for Development of Cultural Competence Curriculum for Primary Care Physicians
Member of the Expert Panel on the National Initiative for Children’s Health Quality
President of the Indian Association of Western Washington
PTA President at Ridgewood Elementary and Meeker Junior High School
Received the Governor’s Award for Volunteer of the Year in 1989

Why are you a Renton Technical College Trustee?
“Community responsive education is my interest and focus. Renton Technical College is building community capacity and strength everyday with its multitude of educational programs. It is my honor and privilege to support this vital endeavor to ensure a viable future for all our communities.”