Seattle Reign FC Legend: Cami Feek – Commissioner of the Employment Security Department

The Legends Campaign, a partnership between Seattle Reign FC and Starbucks, honors women for their extraordinary contributions to our community in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Prior to Seattle Reign FC’s Pride Match against Angel City FC, the club recognized Cami Feek, Commissioner of the Employment Security Department.

Born and raised in Washington, Feek is a lifelong athlete. She played soccer at The Evergreen State College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business and public administration. Though she never had her sights set on her current role, she has always been a very team- and people-centered person.

Her career trajectory was anything but expected, as she got her start in public service working in a mailroom. The role quickly evolved for Feek. What was originally just a temporary job out of necessity blossomed into a career.

“I did not know that this was always something I wanted to do,” Feek laughed. “29 and a half years ago, I took a temporary job in the mailroom because I needed a job, and I quickly discovered the impact you can have and the incredible work that happens through public service.”

She has since worked in several public service roles, including the Department of Financial Institutions, General Administration, Washington State Patrol and the Attorney General's Office. 

As one may imagine, working as the Commissioner of the Employment Security Department can be hectic and no day is ever the same. The agency has a diverse array of responsibilities, so Feek’s busy schedule can change in an instant.

“We are a large agency. We have about 2,000 people and so across all of that, there are a lot of different things that I get to do, and it can literally change throughout the day,” shared Feek.

“I have learned through my career to be adaptable because of that. And in my role right now, although I have certainly some control over what my day looks like, I also often need to have the ability to support whatever comes up that might need me right away, that wasn't planned, so it's very different every day.”

Through the busy days and evolving schedules, Feek and her agency have been able to accomplish many things during her time as Commissioner. Originally appointed in 2021 and again in 2024, her dedication to public service and servant leadership are at the forefront of everything she does in her career.

Notably, she played an integral role in the design and launch of the nation's best Paid Family and Medical Leave program and the founding of the first LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group at Employment Security, which earned the agency the Outstanding Agency Award from the Rainbow and Inclusion Network.

“The most rewarding part of my role, by far, is the number of people that I get to either interact with and support through my work, or our team and the way that I get to support and help them with their success,” Feek said. “I love that part of my job. We've been able to accomplish some really incredible things in our agency, which is a complete team effort."

Aside from the work she does that is directly related to her role as the Employment Security Department Commissioner, Feek is known for her willingness to mentor others. Her calendar is almost always full, but that does not prevent her from finding time to meet with those who ask and help them grow.

“I've had mentors in my life who didn't even know they were my mentor,” she said. “Don't be shy about asking, because when I mentor people, what I find is that I get to believe in them more than they believe in themselves.”

She offered a word of advice to young women currently pursuing their goals.

“Find people who've been successful in that field and don't be shy about asking them questions or reaching out. Ask for what you want, like make that connection. Don't be shy and go after it,” Feek said.

As someone who has been deeply embedded and invested in communities around Washington her entire life, this honor hits home for Feek.

“There are so many incredible women leaders that I know. It means the world because I'm thinking like out of all of these incredible leaders, why me?” she asked. “It's just beautiful and I'm so honored. For it to be the Pride Match, for me is extra special.”