Last Updated on March 2, 2023

Trudi Inslee Biography

Trudi Inslee is the First Lady of Washington state who is best known for being the wife of Jay Inslee the 23rd and current governor of Washington since 2013.

She works with a nonprofit publisher and consultant on independent film documentaries. Over the years, Trudi also has enjoyed volunteering in her sons’ schools and with local nonprofits including CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Planned Parenthood, NARAL Washington and Mothers Against Violence in America.

Trudi is particularly focused on programs and organizations serving women and children who are victims of sexual assault, homelessness and hunger. She also supports early-learning programs.

Trudi Inslee Education

Inslee attended her neighborhood public schools, including Ingraham High School, where she met Governor Jay Inslee. She then attended Washington State University in Pullman, Washington and studied political science and sociology.

Trudi Inslee Age

Inslee likes to keep her personal life private hence it is not known which month or date she was born or when she celebrates her birthday.

Trudi Inslee and her husband Jay Inslee photo

Trudi Inslee Family

Trudi was born and raised in Washington state. Her father was a public golf course pro and former University of Washington coach— a passion that he passed on to his daughter, which she reportedly still enjoys to this day.

Trudi Inslee Husband

Trudi is married to Jay Inslee since 1972. The couple first met in the 1960s, where they both attended Seattle’s Ingraham high school and they began dating and marrying in 1972. They later moved to Selah, a rural community in eastern Washington, but returned to western Washington in 1995 and have since resided in Kitsap. The two have three sons Joe, Connor, and Jack.

On March 1, 2019, her husband, Jay Inslee officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2020 election. Jay has also expressed interest in running for a third term as governor in the 2020 election.