Stephen Tan

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Stephen advises boards, CEOs, and executive directors on every aspect of nonprofit governance and operations, including entity formation; board development and evolution; performance assessments; leadership transitions; strategic planning; the creation, use, management, and dissolution of advisory boards; and the effective integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion into governance practices and organizational culture.
An attorney who began his career as a judge advocate and defense lawyer in the U.S. Navy, Stephen is currently a partner at Cascadia Law Group, where he focuses his practice on environmental litigation. He received his B.A. in biology and environmental science from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from the University of Colorado.

Board Experience:
• Board of Directors, Pacific Public Media (KNKX-FM), 2016 – present; (Chair, 2016 – 2019)
• Board of Directors, Audubon Action Fund (501(c)(4)), 2018 – 2023
• Board of Directors, National Audubon Society, 2014 – 2023; (Vice Chair, 2021 – 2023)
• Board of Directors, Braided River, 2014 – 2020; President, 2016 – 2018
• Board of Trustees, PCC Community Markets, 2006 – 2015, 2017 – 2020; (Chair, 2008 – 2010)
• Advisory Board, Cascade Public Media (KCTS 9 Public Television), 2013 – 2017
• Board of Directors, Washington Trails Association, 2008 – 2017; (President, 2014 – 2016)
• Advisory Council, KPLU-FM, 2013 – 2016; (Chair, 2013 – 2016)
• Board of Directors, Salish Sea Expeditions, 2000 – 2005; (President, 2001 – 2004)
• Board of Trustees, Academy of Music Northwest, 1997 – 2001

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