ABOUT US

Partnership. Solutions. Action.

First launched in 2015, today Challenge Seattle is an alliance of 22 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.

“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

“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

Mark Suzman

CEO
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Stan Deal

President & CEO
Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Craig Jelinek

President & CEO
Costco

Peter Kern

Vice Chairman & CEO
Expedia Group

Tom Lynch, Jr., M.D.

President & Director
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Kerri Schroeder

Pacific Northwest Regional Chair
JPMorgan Chase

Angela Dowling

Regional President, Washington
Kaiser Permanente

Matt McIlwain

Managing Director
Madrona Venture Group

Satya Nadella

Chairman & CEO
Microsoft

Brad Smith

Vice Chair & President
Microsoft

Erik Nordstrom

CEO & Co-President
Nordstrom

Nikolaj Gilbert

President & CEO
PATH

Mary E. Kipp

President & CEO
Puget Sound Energy

Eric Artz

President & CEO
REI

Zach Buchwald

Chairman & CEO
Russell Investments

Laxman Narasimhan

CEO
Starbucks

Toby Whitmoyer

President, Washington
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Margaret Meister

President & CEO
Symetra Financial Corporation

Mike Sievert

President & CEO
T-Mobile

Ketul Patel

CEO
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Devin Stockfish

President & CEO
Weyerhaeuser

Rich Barton

CEO
Zillow Group

Ben Minicucci

President & CEO
Alaska Airlines

Mark Suzman

CEO
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Stan Deal

President & CEO
Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Craig Jelinek

President & CEO
Costco

Peter Kern

Vice Chairman & CEO
Expedia Group

Tom Lynch, Jr., M.D.

President & Director
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Kerri Schroeder

Pacific Northwest Regional Chair
JPMorgan Chase

Angela Dowling

Regional President, Washington
Kaiser Permanente

Matt McIlwain

Managing Director
Madrona Venture Group

Satya Nadella

Chairman & CEO
Microsoft

Brad Smith

Vice Chair & President
Microsoft

Erik Nordstrom

CEO & Co-President
Nordstrom

Nikolaj Gilbert

President & CEO
PATH

Mary E. Kipp

President & CEO
Puget Sound Energy

Eric Artz

President & CEO
REI

Zach Buchwald

Chairman & CEO
Russell Investments

Laxman Narasimhan

CEO
Starbucks

Toby Whitmoyer

President, Washington
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Margaret Meister

President & CEO
Symetra Financial Corporation

Mike Sievert

President & CEO
T-Mobile

Ketul Patel

CEO
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Devin Stockfish

President & CEO
Weyerhaeuser

Rich Barton

CEO
Zillow Group

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