Tadeo Sáenz-Thompson

After early career work in the private sector, Tadeo felt a call for service. He first directed local efforts in Southern California on homelessness, family services, poverty, and immigrant issues. He has been the Director for Northwest Regional Director for Hispanic Affairs of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Director of Programs and Development for Centro Cultural of Washington County in Oregon, an Executive at the Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC), a National Head Start Fellow with the Office of Head Start, CEO of the Washington State Migrant Council (now Inspire Development Centers), Director of Innovation and Development and Division Director for Consulting and Training at Trans-Management Systems Corporation (TMSC), Regional Program Manager for OHS, and the Founder and President of a Social Purpose Private Corporation. He specializes in the efficiency of systems for administration and service delivery, changes management, strategic business planning, business alliances, trend Identification, technology applications, and leadership. His passion for equitable community development is at the core of all he does.

Tadeo completed his BA from the University of Portland as an adult learner. He also holds an AA from New Mexico Military Institute. He has Certifications in Fiscal Management from Cornell University, Non-Profit Management from Notre Dame University, Congressional Operations from Georgetown University, and Hispanic Ministry from the Theological Union in Berkeley. A lifelong learner, his latest course of study is in the Master of Political Management program at George Washington University.

Tadeo’s career is rooted in supporting children, individuals, and families. He strongly believes in leveling the playing field for all. His career is diverse and representative of his vision and values. Tadeo’s life experience is an example of the challenges immigrants face and must overcome as they seek a better life. He migrated from Mexico by himself when he was only fourteen years old. He is grateful for the support from people and organizations that gave him opportunities he wouldn’t have experienced without them. His lifework is to facilitate the same for others.