Gray Sterling
Advancing Systemic Impact in Education & Workforce | Cross-Sector Partnership Architect | Strategic Policy Advocate | Aligning Systems to Strengthen Equitable Outcomes
- Role
- Board Member at Northwest Education Access
- Location
- Tacoma, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gray Sterling
Equity-centered strategic leader with extensive public and nonprofit experience advancing systems change in education and adjacent sectors through policy advocacy, systems coordination, and cross-sector stakeholder collaboration at the local, state, and national levels. Proven expertise facilitating partnerships among diverse stakeholders to design purposeful interventions and align systems. Skilled in influencing policy adoption, building place-based intermediary networks, and developing innovative tools and resources that removes barriers and expands opportunity for marginalized communities. Demonstrated success directing grant-funded initiatives, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets, stewarding major donor relationships, managing organizational transition, and driving measurable outcomes. Track record of translating complex systems challenges into actionable strategies, evidence-based resources, and sustainable infrastructure that support improved outcomes for impacted communities.
Experience
Board Member
Apr 2026 — Present
Education
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Government
Clover Park Technical College
Certification, Automotive
2007 — 2008
University of Washington
Master of Education, Education Policy Analysis
University of Washington Tacoma
Bachelor of Arts, Politics, Philosophy and Economics
2009 — 2011
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom
Associate of Arts, Social Science
2004 — 2009
University of Washington
Master's degree, Education Policy
2014 — 2015
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