About
Accelerating Discovery. Building a Quantum Ecosystem.
The Northwest Quantum Nexus (NQN) is committed to accelerating discovery and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of quantum technologies.
Our mission is not only to advance the science and engineering of quantum information, but to attract and retain world-class talent, secure long-term investment, and build a sustainable quantum economy rooted in the Northwest.
We serve as a collaborative engine for researchers, companies, universities, and government partners — creating a dynamic environment where ideas move from theory to impact.
What we do
Accelerate discovery
We advance the science and engineering of quantum information through collaborative research across the region's universities, national labs, and companies.
Attract and retain talent
We build training and career pathways that keep world-class quantum researchers, engineers, and technicians in the Northwest.
Secure long-term investment
We work with public and private partners to sustain the funding a decade-scale technology requires.
Partners & People
The coalition and leaders driving NQN forward.
Our executive team, steering committee, and partner organizations bring together expertise from across the Northwest to advance quantum science.
NQN Board & Officers
Guiding NQN's evolution from a regional coalition into a formalized organization building a thriving quantum economy.
Arry Yu
Board Chair/President
Northwest Quantum Nexus
Charles Marcus
Chief Scientist
Northwest Quantum Nexus / University of Washington
Natalie Hawkins
Secretary
Northwest Quantum Nexus
Alexander Rublowsky
Board Director
Northwest Quantum Nexus
Partner Organizations
Our strength lies in collaboration. NQN brings together companies, universities, national labs, and business organizations to form a powerful coalition accelerating quantum progress.
Steering Committee
Comprised of leaders from partner organizations, the committee shapes research priorities, outreach strategies, and workforce development programs.
Lindsay Bayne
Microsoft
John Bender
K&L Gates
Michael Brett
AWS
Nirav Desai
HP
Nick Ellingson
WTIA
Yale Fan
University of Idaho
Michael Forbes
Washington State University
Jamie Garcia
IBM
Subhanshu Gupta
Washington State University
Qingze Guan
Washington State University
Sebastian Hassinger
Media
Marna Kagele
Boeing
Benjamin Koltenbah
Boeing
Ang Li
PNNL
Howard Lock
IonQ
Yefeng Mei
Washington State University
Dina Moy
IonQ
Orlagh Neary
Photonics
Paul Parazzoli
IBM
Chris Petz
Micron
Mark Raugas
PNNL
Pasqual Rivera
Meta
Jessica Roberto
WA State Department of Commerce
Amit Shukla
Seattle University
Peter Sushko
PNNL
Martin Savage
University of Washington
Kaela Worrall
University of Washington
David Wiese
IonQ
Joseph Williams
Western Washington University
Jason Yeager
MPQA (Montana)
Nik Zhelev
University of Oregon
Work with NQN
Whether you're a researcher, prospective partner, journalist, or community member, we'd love to hear from you.
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