Graciela Gomez Cowger, J.D., chief transformation officer, is responsible for integration and transformation efforts across the cancer enterprise at the Knight Cancer Institute. She is an accomplished executive, attorney and engineer with more than 30 years of leadership experience in business, technology, law and organizational transformation. She is recognized for guiding complex organizations through strategic growth, operational excellence and cultural change. 

Most recently, Gomez Cowger served as chief executive officer of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms. During her tenure, she led a significant cultural and operational transformation, strengthened collaboration, increased employee engagement and enhanced organizational performance. She also developed and executed a multi-year strategic plan, oversaw growth initiatives and led acquisitions across three states. Earlier in her career, Gomez Cowger founded an intellectual property law firm serving technology clients, from emerging companies to international enterprises. She began her career as an engineer with Hewlett-Packard, and brings a unique combination of technical, legal and business expertise to her leadership roles. 

Gomez Cowger serves in governance roles with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Portland Branch, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and Providence Health Plan. She previously served as a director on the board of the Portland Metro Chamber, the Oregon Business Council, and Oregon Business & Industry. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from San Diego State University.