Chang Liu

Chang Liu is an Inclusive Design and DEI Leader with a distinguished 15+ year career dedicated to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion across various industries. Chang has played pivotal roles at tech giants such as Google and Meta, steering transformative DEI strategies that have reshaped organizational cultures and product offerings.

Chang’s journey as an educator in the Communication Leadership (Comm Lead) program at the University of Washington is a natural progression of her passion for weaving DEI into the ethos of how technology is built. Her course offerings center on topics such as responsible innovation, inclusive design and product equity.

Chang brings her real-world experience, knowledge of DEI, and a wealth of insight to the Comm Lead classroom. She is committed to empowering the next generation of future technology leaders with the tools and strategies to make a meaningful impact in today’s rapidly evolving communication landscape.

Portrait of Chang Liu smiling in a photo studio
  • A portrait of Brad Wiens, a light skinned, grey haired man wearing a grey suit.

    Thank You to Our Donors

    June 15th, 2021

    We are incredibly thankful to our generous donors and community members for making a difference in the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities every day.

  • A medium portrait of Katy Beck, a light skinned, blonde haired woman. She is smiling and wearing a large purple necklace and purple blazer.

    Katherine Beck, 25 Years of Service | 1996 to 2021

    June 15th, 2021

    We thank Katy for her commitment to the Lighthouse and its mission. During her 25 years of service on our Board of Trustees, Katy was involved with the initial opening of the Base Supply Center business, participated in the expansion process to our Spokane and South Carolina locations, played a part in hiring the Organization’s first CEO who is blind (Kirk Adams) and was instrumental in the recruitment and hiring of our current President and CEO, Cindy Watson.

  • Close up portrait of Barbara Ross, a light skinned woman with grey hair. She is standing outside, smiling, wearing red lipstick and a scarf.

    Barbara Ross, Foundation Board President | 2015 to 2021

    June 15th, 2021

    It is with hope and confidence that I will be passing the torch of Foundation Board presidency to longtime friend of the Lighthouse, Brad Wiens. I will be remaining on the board, and I am excited to see the fabulous work we have started continue to flourish under Brad’s leadership.