Stacey McQuadeEger

Stacey McQuadeEger is an executive leader specializing in tribal government, organizational development, change management, and Indian Country development. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, where she provides executive leadership and oversees day-to-day organizational operations across 39 departments. Her responsibilities include advancing organizational strategy, supporting operational excellence, aligning policies and legislation with tribal, state, and federal requirements, and working with leadership to strengthen organizational performance. Her career has included executive leadership positions with the Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation, King County, and Capitol Hill Housing, where she led organizational development, people and culture, equity initiatives, strategic planning, and operational transformation.

Stacey brings a legal and business foundation to her leadership work. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Operations from California Coast University, with a minor in economics, followed by a Juris Doctor from The University of Montana School of Law with an emphasis in Indian Law and Transaction Law. During law school, she received the Don Axxin Fellowship and the Kathleen Fleury Award. She is also a Certified Change Management Professional through Prosci and an OKR Expert and Certified Coach in OKRs, Alignment and Measurement through WorkBoard. Her professional experience includes developing Native American programs, advising on policies affecting Native American communities, tracking federal and state policy developments, supporting culturally relevant initiatives, and facilitating collaboration between tribal communities and public-sector and community organizations.

Throughout her career, Stacey has emphasized organizational transformation, equity, collaboration, belonging, and meaningful community engagement. She describes her leadership approach as heart-centered, compassionate, curious, and grounded in listening and seeking to understand others. She identifies visibility and meaningful consultation with tribes as important priorities for the field and believes stronger pathways for tribal participation can create meaningful change. Her leadership philosophy is also deeply influenced by her family, particularly her mother and children, whom she credits as major sources of inspiration. Outside of her professional work, she is a lifelong equestrian who has competed in events since childhood and enjoys beadwork and repurposing furniture.