We're building the future of Washington's technology ecosystem.

WTIA is WA State's technology industry association.

A nonprofit uniting nearly 1,000 member companies to solve problems together that they can't easily solve alone.

Who We Are

Washington is home to one of the most dynamic technology ecosystems in the world. WTIA has more than 40 years making sure it stays that way.

Convening industry, higher education, and government
Delivering outcomes that matter for companies, workers, and communities

We see Washington as the leading global hub to create, grow, and adopt advanced technologies.

What We Do

Policy and advocacy Directly representing Washington's tech sector in Olympia and beyond, so our industry shapes policy, not just responds to it.

Founders and small businesses

Accelerator programs and workshops
Access to investors, mentors, and experts
Empowering early-stage founders and growing businesses move faster

Events and community 40+ events a year, from Seattle AI Week to founder Demo Days, bringing the full tech ecosystem together to connect, collaborate, and act.

Our Values

We are action-oriented and resourceful, curious and innovative, and collaborative community builders.

We lead with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.

We are committed to building a technology sector where people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive.

Randa Minkarah, WTIA Chief Operating Executive

Welcome from Randa Minkarah, Chief Operating Executive, WTIA

Washington is home to one of the world's great technology ecosystems — and WTIA exists to make it stronger. We connect, support, and advocate for the companies, founders, and leaders who power this state's tech economy, from early-stage startups to global enterprises.

Together, we speak with one voice, celebrating our wins, telling our stories, and building Washington's future as the world's leading hub for advanced technology.

Sincerely,

Randa Minkarah

Our WTIA Team

Randa Minkarah - Executive Director, Chief Operating Executive, WTIA

Nick Ellingson, VP of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Kristina Minear, VP of Member & Partner Strategy

Amy Harris, Director of Government Affairs

Lexie Rodriguez, Director of Partnerships

Terrance Stevenson, Director of Community & Industry Relations

Arry Yu (Contract), Chair of Advanced Technology Cluster

Brianna Rockenstire, Events Manager

Koki Sato, Program Manager of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Rohit Sarna, Marketing Intern

WTIA Benefits - Portalus

Thomas Price, VP Benefits

Pat Donka (Contract), CFO

Ashley Lycke (Cook), Director of Client Solutions, Benefits Program

Sydnee Putvin, Director of Underwriting

Michelle Walls, Operations Director, Health Insurance

Mirasol Diesta (Contract), Accountant

Vera Panasiuk, Accounting Manager

Tammy Sittnick (Contract), HR Manager

Jeff TerKeurst, FP&A Manager

Our WTIA Board Members - WTIA C6 Board

Dave Cotter - WTIA Board Chair; CEO Greenwood

Michelle Ferris - Treasurer; Audit, Finance and Investment Committee Chair; VP Finance, All Star Directories

Kraig Baker - WTIA Secretary, Attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

John Bender - Nominating & Governance Chair; Partner, K&L Gates

Len Jordan - Co-Chair Policy Steering Committee, Venture Partner/Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group

Gena Cook - Founder and CEO Kaliper Health

Bhaskar Gangipamula - President, Quadrant Technologies

Nathan Garnett - Chief Business Officer, OfferUp

Charles Knutson - Senior Manager, Public Policy, Amazon

Lauren (Platt) McDonald - Sr Dir, WA State Govt Affairs, Microsoft

Rena McGourty - Managing Director, Accenture

Dave Parker - Founder and Chair, Trajectory, Inc.

Alex Pietsch, Associate Vice President & Executive Director, Office of Corporate Engagement, Washington State University

Randa Minkarah - Executive Director, Chief Operating Executive, WTIA

WTIA AHP Board of Trustees

Randa Minkarah - Executive Director and Board Chair, Chief Operating Executive, WTIA

Tom Chairella - Founder and CEO, Level Up Live

John Cofano - CEO, LiveChannel LLC and Goodwell Technologies, Inc

Todd Enos - CFO, Allied Inventors

WTIA Portalus Board