Thomas Christian

Senior Associate

Thomas joined Triangle in 2017 and is an experienced natural resource professional, facilitator, and project manager who has supported a wide range of collaborative processes throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. His work has focused on water resources, hydropower, forestry, recreation, and tribal engagement.

Thomas is trained in Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution by the National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution, an independent federal agency. He serves on the national leadership committee for the Association for Conflict Resolution’s Environment and Public Policy Chapter.

Thomas grew up on the Olympic Peninsula and has lived and worked in both metro Seattle and rural Eastern Washington. Prior to joining Triangle, he spent several seasons working as a forestry technician for the U.S. Forest Service and Ranger for the National Park Service. He took his first facilitation training while working at Olympic National Park. He holds an M.A. in Environmental Studies from Western Washington University and a B.A. in History from Augustana College.