As the Washington Policy Center’s President & CEO, Steven Hatting will tell you he has the best job in Washington. Working to grow advocacy, community, and philanthropy to bring policy change and brighten our state’s future, Steven and WPC's team engage new and loyal, long-time champions through education, events, giving campaigns, and WPC’s renowned Pillar Society.

A native Midwesterner, Steven spent 10 years leading outreach programs at Indiana University and the University of Minnesota before being recruited to the University of Washington in 2005. As associate dean of the Michael G. Foster School of Business, Steven oversaw alumni and corporate engagement, fundraising, and marketing throughout a period of unprecedented growth that helped UW Foster ascend the national rankings faster than any other business school in the nation. Steven’s efforts in the Pacific Northwest also include work as the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s chief philanthropy and experience officer, growing membership across 14 wellness centers throughout King and Snohomish Counties while increasing support for youth programs and whole person health in spirit, mind, and body.   

A staff leader and donor advocate in seven capital campaigns totaling nearly $15 billion in life-changing philanthropy, Steven remains awed by the individual and collective generosity of our community. Each gift is a choice and an investment in better lives for those around us, and accountability, transparency, and active stewardship are hallmarks of the great institutions Steven serves.

Steven holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Iowa State University and attended the UW Foster’s Executive MBA program. His passions away from work center on team sports (Go Sounders!), travel (Thank you, Holland America.) and getting outside with his wife, three sons, and Chocolate Labrador.