Roger Valdez

Roger Valdez joined  Seattle-based Sightline as a research associate after nearly two decades in policy research, community problem-solving, and public-sector management. He's served as a consultant to state and federal health programs; worked as a legislative aide for City Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck; managed the Tobacco Prevention Program at Public Health Seattle King County; and served as Regional Health Officer and a Neighborhood Development Manager for the city of Seattle. He's also been a blogger and columnist with the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Roger's work in public health and in neighborhood development has focused on creative partnerships that integrate economic development, neighborhood values, health, and the arts into the built environment. Roger has a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Puget Sound and a master's degree in Religion from UC Santa Barbara. When he isn't thinking or writing about how to create an affordable and sustainable Cascadia, he enjoys food, history, music, running, and travel. Email: roger (at) sightline (dot) org.