Co-Chair of the Governing Board
Nik Blosser
Chief Privacy Office and AI Strategist, State of Oregon
Co-Chair of the Governing Board
Nik worked in both private and public sectors, with his career highlights including serving as Chair and Board Member of Sokol Blosser Winery for 22 years, one of the oldest family-owned and operated wineries in Oregon. Blosser also held significant roles in the Executive Office of the President, Portland General Electric, The White House, as Chief of Staff for Oregon Governor Kate Brown, and as the Executive Director of the Columbia River Task Force.
Blosser co-founded Celilo Group Media, Inc., a company focused on sustainable products and services, and has been actively involved in numerous volunteer roles, including board memberships with Literary Arts, Oregon Business & Industry, and the Oregon Environmental Council. He is married to Deborah Kafoury and they have three children.