Leadership

WIN is led by Kristina Hudson, who currently serves as Executive Director. Kristina has 20 years of experience in economic development. She is the visionary founder of the Washington Interactive Network, the first Interactive Media-focused economic development program in the United States, and one of the oldest cluster economic development programs in existence.

The WIN program is now seen as a model for establishing technology hubs and industry clusters in use around the world. Hudson has received two International Economic Development Council (IEDC) awards, including the prestigious “Best Technology-Based Economic Development Program”.

Kristina Hudson, Executive Director
Kristina Hudson, Executive Director

WIN is a new 501c3 nonprofit, and is housed under the umbrella of OneRedmond. WIN is managed by a Board of Advisors that includes representatives from the fields of economic and workforce development.

 

 

WIN’s Board of Directors:

Bart Phillips, CEO, OneRedmond
Jason Chien, Bit Toys

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne Dale Estey, President and CEO of EDC of Seattle and King County
Erika Vandenbrande, City of Redmond

 

 

 

 

 

Raymond Yan, DIgiPen
Kelly Ogilvie, DeepCell Industries

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industry Advisory Board:

Ed Fries
Ed Fries
John Vechey
John Vechey, PlutoVR
Pete Parsons, Bungie
Pete Parsons, Bungie
Robin Walker, Valve
Robin Walker, Valve
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Lou Fasulo, Z2
Jeff Strain, Undead Labs
Jeff Strain, Undead Labs

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