Born in Ilwaco, Dean is a lifelong Washingtonian and a graduate of Wahkiakum High School, Lower Columbia College, and Western Washington University. He represents District 19. He supported reproductive health legislation this year by co-sponsoring the Strengthen the Healthy Youth Act (SB 5395), the Protecting Patient Care Act (SB 5542), and the Reproductive Health Access for All Act (SB 5602).