Stacy Cowan

Director | Multnomah County Office of Government Relations

State Policy Manager Government Relations Stacy Cowan

Director

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Stacy Cowan is the Multnomah County Government Relations Director. She joined Multnomah County in the spring of 2022 as the Senior State Policy Manager and was officially appointed by the Multnomah County Board as the Government Relations Director in October 2025. She has over 12 years of public policy experience, having worked on a diverse range of issues including human services, transportation, public safety, and state budget and revenue.

Prior to joining the County, Stacy served as the State Government Relations Manager with the City of Portland. She also previously worked with SEIU Local 503 as the Public Sector Public Policy & Political Strategist.

An Oregon native, Stacy graduated from Portland State University with a B.S. in Psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys vegetable gardening, camping, and spending time outdoors with her husband and two daughters.

Last reviewed May 7, 2024