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