Noel Frame (she/her) has represented the people of the 36th Legislative District as their State Representative since January 2016.

Noel is an award-winning legislator, having been honored more than 15 times for her work advocating for youth involved in the foster care and juvenile criminal legal systems, for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges, as well as for her work on economic development and reforming the state’s tax code. She serves as the Chair of the House Finance Committee, and is a member of the Appropriations and Community & Economic Development Committees. 

In addition to her role in the state legislature, Noel serves as the Director of Policy & Planning at BDS Planning & Urban Design, a small business located in Belltown. She is a facilitator, organizer, strategist and engagement specialist with more than 20 years' experience in the non-profit, private, public and political sectors. Learn more about Noel’s professional history on LinkedIn.

Noel and her husband Jim live in Greenwood with their toddler, Holden. As a young adult, Noel served as a foster parent and primary caregiver to two of her cousins. She has lived in the 36th District since 2005, and is originally from Battle Ground, in Southwest Washington. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from George Washington University in Washington, DC.