Ron Milam first arrived at the Whidbey Institute in 2021 as a participant in Fritz Hull’s Hilltop Retreats, and he has returned many times since. What continues to draw him back is the Institute’s strong sense of place, reflection, and community—qualities that also shape his own work with leaders and organizations facing complexity and change.
With more than 20 years of experience, Ron is an organization development consultant who has supported nonprofits, philanthropic networks, and collaborative initiatives, including The Funders Network. He is also a co-founder of Pacific Pattern, a cooperative network focused on building equitable, resilient, and regenerative bioregional communities along the Pacific Coast.
Based in Seattle with his family, Ron also serves on the Board of the Lakewood Seward Park Community Association, which offers its historic clubhouse as a gathering place for events, educational courses, community meetings, and more.