WMBA April Dinner Program: Economic Outlook and Government Update with Zillow
Join us for an engaging evening with Zillow’s Senior Economist, Kara Ng, as we explore national and Pacific Northwest housing and mortgage trends shaping today’s market. We’ll also hear a brief policy update from Senior Government Relations and Public Affairs Manager, Anna Boone, on key legislative developments impacting the mortgage industry.
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Happy Hour: 4:00-5:00pm
Dinner + Program: 5:00-7:00pm
Attire: Business Casual
Registration:
Table Registration | $850
WMBA Member | $95
Non Member | $105
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Platinum Sponsor | $1500
Gold Sponsor | $500
Registration will close Friday, April 17th, at 5:00pm. As of Nov. 1st, 2024, WMBA Programs will be cashless events. Event, drink and raffle tickets must be purchased with a credit card.
Speaker: Kara Ng, Senior Economist, Zillow
Dr. Kara Ng is a Senior Economist on Zillow’s Economic Research team, where she analyzes housing data to identify emerging trends. In prior roles in financial services, she built quantitative models to forecast macroeconomic and financial conditions, guiding asset allocation and strategy. Dr. Ng earned her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Washington, where she focused on quantitative methods for forecasting. She enjoys leveraging data-driven insights to inform buyers, sellers, and industry professionals.
Speaker: Anna Boone, Senior Government Relations and Public Affairs Manager, Zillow 
Anna Boone leads government relations and public affairs for Zillow across the Western U.S. She works with policymakers, associations, and community partners to advance Zillow’s mission of helping more people get home.
Anna has a deep background in community engagement, government relations, political campaigns, public affairs, and public policy spanning the local, state, and federal levels. She’s represented a diverse range of business interests, from neighborhood restaurants to multinational technology companies, over her 15+ year career.
Click Here to see a video from Kara Ng on our April 2026 Program!
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Registration will close Friday, April 17th, at 5:00pm. As of Nov. 1st, 2024, WMBA Programs will be cashless events. Event, drink and raffle tickets must be purchased with a credit card.
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- Platinum Sponsor – $1,500
- Platinum Sponsor receives their logo on marketing and acknowledgement for that evening’s event. Opportunity to greet guests (no more than 5 minutes) during dinner before the program. This includes 2 Comped VIP Registrations.
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