
Mike Hatzenbeler
Mike Hatzenbeler is a seasoned nonprofit executive with 40 years of experience advancing equity, inclusion, and community impact. He brings deep expertise in organizational transformation, leadership, board governance, and multi‑site operational management across complex, mission‑driven organizations.
Mike has served more than 25 years in nonprofit CEO and C‑suite roles, guiding teams through growth, change, and strategic realignment. For 22 years, he was President & CEO of PROVAIL, one of the Northwest’s largest disability‑focused nonprofits, where he led the organization through significant expansion, strengthened service quality, and built nationally recognized programs supporting people with disabilities. During his tenure, he championed racial equity by embedding equity goals into strategic plans, strengthening culturally responsive service practices, and advancing workforce diversity and leadership pathways across the organization.
Mike’s background spans community organizing, statewide advocacy, fundraising, public policy, and cross‑sector partnership development. He has extensive experience as a nonprofit Board Member and Board Advisor and is known for fostering strong board-executive alignment during periods of transition.