Mike Chang

Mike provides expertise in climate vulnerability assessments, climate adaptation and action planning, and facilitation for a variety of local, state, and tribal governments. Mike also leads Cascadia’s community initiatives, supporting other Cascadians and clients to create more just community environmental outcomes. He has authored multiple publications, including the 4th and 5th National Climate Assessments, and was a co-chair of the Equity & Justice Workgroup for the National Adaptation Forum. Mike also supports climate action in his hometown in Tacoma, WA, where he sits on the City’s Climate & Sustainability Commission. Prior to Cascadia, Mike worked as the climate adaptation specialist for the Makah Tribe. Mike holds a M.M.A. from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from Yale University. When not working, he loves spending time with his dogs, swimming laps at the local pool, making homemade cider and limoncello, and learning how to sail.