ABOUT US

Partnership. Solutions. Action.

First launched in 2015, today Challenge Seattle is an alliance of 23 organizations who represent some of the Seattle region’s largest employers and most successful innovators. Challenge Seattle is led by former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire.

As an organization, we tackle some of the region’s most pressing civic challenges, such as homelessness and racial equity. By harnessing the committed leadership, unique resources, and world-class talent of our member companies, we offer solutions to solve problems. We see this work as essential for ensuring Seattle thrives as one of the most vibrant, inclusive, and innovative regions in the world.

Importantly, everything we do is in partnership with others. From government to academia and non-profit organizations, we know we all have roles to play and can go further together. We strive to be intentional about the value and resources we add, without duplicating efforts, to maximize impact for our community.

Challenge Seattle’s CEO members initially made a five-year investment to our work together. In 2020, our members renewed that commitment for another five years.

Christine Gregoire, Challenge Seattle CEO, former Washington State Governor

“I believe in the future of this region, and it is my duty to help ensure its success. Working with this group of visionary leaders is a unique civic opportunity, and together we will work to create a better future for our residents and our region.”

Christine Gregoire

Challenge Seattle CEO
Former Washington State Governor

Christine Gregoire, Challenge Seattle CEO, former Washington State Governor

“I believe in the future of this region, and it is my duty to help ensure its success. Working with this group of visionary leaders is a unique civic opportunity, and together we will work to create a better future for our residents and our region.”

Christine Gregoire

Challenge Seattle CEO
Former Washington State Governor

Our Members

Ben Minicucci, President & CEO Alaska Airlines; Challenge Seattle member

Ben Minicucci

President & CEO
Alaska Airlines

Beverly Anderson, President & CEO, BECU; Challenge Seattle member

Beverly Anderson

President & CEO
BECU

Mark Suzman, CEO Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Challenge Seattle, member

Mark Suzman

CEO
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Stan Deal, President & CEO Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Challenge Seattle member

Stan Deal

President & CEO
Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Ron Vachris, President & CEO, Costco; member, Challenge Seattle

Ron Vachris

President & CEO
Costco

Peter Kern,Vice Chairman & CEO, Expedia Group; Challenge Seattle member

Peter Kern

Vice Chairman & CEO
Expedia Group

Tom Lynch, Jr., M.D., President & Director, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Challenge Seattle member

Tom Lynch, Jr., M.D.

President & Director
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Kerri Schroeder, Pacific Northwest Regional Chair, JPMorgan Chase; Challenge Seattle member

Kerri Schroeder

Pacific Northwest Regional Chair
JPMorgan Chase

Angela Dowling, Regional President, Washington Kaiser Permanente; Challenge Seattle member

Angela Dowling

Regional President, Washington
Kaiser Permanente

Matt McIlwain, Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group; Challenge Seattle, member

Matt McIlwain

Managing Director
Madrona Venture Group

Satya Nadella, Chairman & CEO Microsoft; Challenge Seattle member

Satya Nadella

Chairman & CEO
Microsoft

Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President, Microsoft; Challenge Seattle member

Brad Smith

Vice Chair & President
Microsoft

Erik Nordstrom, CEO & Co-President, Nordstrom; Challenge Seattle member

Erik Nordstrom

CEO & Co-President
Nordstrom

Nikolaj Gilbert, President & CEO PATH; Challenge Seattle member

Nikolaj Gilbert

President & CEO
PATH

Mary E. Kipp, President & CEO, Puget Sound Energy; Challenge Seattle member

Mary E. Kipp

President & CEO
Puget Sound Energy

Eric Artz, President & CEO, REI; Challenge Seattle member

Eric Artz

President & CEO
REI

Zach Buchwald, Chairman & CEO, Russell Investments; Challenge Seattle member

Zach Buchwald

Chairman & CEO
Russell Investments

Laxman Narasimhan, CEO, Starbucks; Challenge Seattle member

Laxman Narasimhan

CEO
Starbucks

Shawn Conway, CEO, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; member, Challenge Seattle

Shawn Conway

CEO
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Margaret Meister, President & CEO, Symetra Financial Corporation; Challenge Seattle member

Margaret Meister

President & CEO
Symetra Financial Corporation

Mike Sievert, President & CEO, T-Mobile; Challenge Seattle member

Mike Sievert

President & CEO
T-Mobile

Ketul Patel, CEO, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Challenge Seattle member

Ketul Patel

CEO
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Devin Stockfish, President & CEO, Weyerhaeuser; Challenge Seattle member

Devin Stockfish

President & CEO
Weyerhaeuser

Rich Barton, CEO Zillow Group; Challenge Seattle member

Rich Barton

CEO
Zillow Group

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