Katherine Cheng

Katherine Cheng is a former Vice President of People & Culture at the Seattle Mariners. A seasoned social impact expert and sustainability architect who has worked in diverse industries such as retail, tech, government and travel, she has proven results working in partnership with non-profits, governments and other corporations to impact issues around the world. Before the Mariners, she served as the head of global social impact and sustainability at Expedia Group, where she oversaw corporate grants and giving, volunteerism, community and employee engagement and sustainability. She honed her skills in international business, strategic communications and reputation management at some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Microsoft and Starbucks, as well as with the U.S. government working for the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations. In addition to serving on Cascadia’s Board of Directors, Katherine serves on the non-profit boards of the Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Community Development Roundtable. She is the co-founder of several initiatives including the Our Stories Are Your Stories campaign to combat Asian hate during the last few years.