
Tasnim Rehamani is the daughter of immigrants from India and Uganda, and an immigrant herself—born in British Columbia, Canada, and raised in Texas before settling in Washington State in 1990. As the eldest of two daughters, her upbringing instilled in her a deep commitment to service, cultural connection, and lifelong learning. Today, Tasnim proudly calls Kirkland home and is honored to serve as a Human Services Commissioner for the City.
Tasnim's background is rooted in behavioral health, crisis response, and social services. She has worked extensively to bridge community needs with resources, amplify underrepresented voices, and advocate for equitable systems of care.
Over the years, she has invested deeply in civic engagement and community wellness across Kirkland and the Eastside. Tasnim is a graduate of the inaugural Kirkland Initiative (2023) and the City’s Community Police Academy (2019), hold certifications in Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid, and completed CERT training through the City of Kirkland Emergency Management. She is a proud recipient of the Gold-level President’s Volunteer Service Award and have been actively involved in numerous community causes—from homelessness advocacy to youth mental health.
In response to community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded and facilitated bi-monthly Kirkland Community Donation Drives from 2020 to 2023. These efforts supported hundreds of families with food, hygiene products, household essentials, and welcome items for refugees, and concluded as local food banks and service organizations resumed full operations.
Tasnim also served on the Board of Directors for the Northshore YMCA (Bothell) and held leadership roles for over two decades in her faith-based community, where she led initiatives focused on youth, sports, and communications. In addition to her service as a Human Services Commissioner for the City of Kirkland, she currently serves on the Board of Directors for NAMI Eastside and as a Chamber Ambassador with the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce.
Beyond her public service, Tasnim enjoy walking along Kirkland’s waterfront, baking and cooking, and exploring the world—whether by plane or through research and cultural immersion. She is a lifelong performer and instructor of Bollywood dance and began professionally singing with Bollywood artists at age 12. She speak English, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Tasnim also a proud parent to a teenage son—a Kirkland Police Cadet, a Youth Ambassador for NAMI Eastside, and a passionate community contributor in his own right.
Community is the thread that ties all parts of Tasnim's life together. It is both her calling and her joy to serve, learn, and grow alongside the residents of Kirkland.