Colleen Ferguson

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Bob Ferguson
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(m. 2004)​
Colleen Ferguson
Colleen Ferguson.jpg
Ferguson in 2017
First Lady of Washington
Current
Assumed role
January 15, 2025
Children2
Residence Governor's Mansion
Education University of Washington (M.Ed.)

Colleen Ferguson is an American educator who has served as the first lady of Washington since 2025 as the wife of Governor Bob Ferguson.

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Early life and education

Ferguson grew up in Oregon and attended the University of Puget Sound, where she earned a degree in international relations and foreign languages. As part of her undergraduate studies, she spent a semester at the University of Alicante in Spain. [1]

After graduation, Ferguson taught English in Japan before returning to the United States to pursue graduate studies. She earned a Master of Education at the University of Washington. [1]

Career

Ferguson has worked in international education for more than 20 years. Her career has included teaching intercultural communication, developing and managing study abroad and teaching abroad programs, establishing international college partnerships, and advising students. She has also administered federal grants aimed at internationalizing campus curricula and has traveled abroad to meet with prospective students and their families. [1]

First Lady of Washington (2025–present)

Ferguson became the first lady of Washington when her husband, Bob Ferguson, took office as governor in 2025. [2] Because she continues to work full-time, her public schedule as first lady is limited. She has emphasized education, global learning, and personal growth as areas of interest during her tenure. Ferguson has also expressed her commitment to encouraging Washingtonians to explore beyond their comfort zones and approach new experiences with openness. [1]

Personal life

Ferguson and her husband, Bob Ferguson, have been married for over 20 years. They are the parents of twins, Jack and Katie. [1] Ferguson and her husband are Catholic. [3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "About First Lady Colleen Ferguson | Governor Bob Ferguson". governor.wa.gov. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  2. ↑ Cornfield, Laurel Demkovich, Jerry (2025-01-16). "7 takeaways from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's inaugural address • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2025-08-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Condon, Ed. "Washington bishops vs. state AG: Who has a point?". www.pillarcatholic.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
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