Mitchell Chen manages employee benefits and payroll, ensuring that benefit programs are equitable, accessible, and well-utilized by the Inatai team. He also oversees the payroll process and, manages the relationships and systems of payroll providers, and leads employee orientation and training.
Most recently, Mitchell served as a Compensation Consultant at the University of Washington Medical Centers. In this role, he researched job market requirements and descriptions and analyzed salaries to ensure internal equity and competitiveness. Before joining UW Medicine, Mitchell had a previous stint at Inatai Foundation, serving as Human Resources Manager, where he supported recruitment and culture-building efforts.
A lifelong Washingtonian, Mitchell is proud to be part of the LGTBQIA+ community in Seattle. He considers his time as Program Manager for Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment (APACE) as a turning point for his political education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry, a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington.