PATRICIA KWAN

Director, Washington Center for Employee Ownership

Washington

Patricia firmly believes that employee ownership is a powerful tool for creating inclusive economies - offering both holistic employee well-being and organizational effectiveness.

Alongside a long career in private industry, Patricia has been actively involved in community and civic engagement, most recently supporting legislative work creating a loan fund to promote housing cooperatives. She aims to leverage her experiences to educate stakeholders, influence policy, and foster a more equitable landscape in Washington and beyond.

She holds an MBA from Yale University and a Bachelors in Environmental Economics and Policy from UC Berkeley. When not working, you can find Patricia traveling and exploring the beautiful forests and mountains of the Pacific Northwest.