Shawna Beese

A candidate for Millwood Mayor, City of Millwood in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4

City: Millwood, Washington

Education: Graduated from West Valley High School in 1993. Holds multiple degrees, including an associates degree in nursing from Spokane Community Colleges, bachelor’s degree in nursing from Gonzaga University and Ph.D. in nursing from Washington State University.

Work experience: Spent 20 years in private health care. Is now an associate research professor for Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.

Political experience: Appointed to the Millwood City Council in 2017. Elected to the seat in 2017, and re-elected in 2021.

Family: Married to Scott Grorud. Has one adult son.

Campaign fundraising: No reported fundraising as of Sept. 12, 2025, according to the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission.