Tom Wasow 

Professor of Linguistics and Philosophy Emeritus, Stanford University

Mr. Wasow was employed by Stanford University for 50 years, 43 of them as a professor of linguistics and philosophy. He also held several administrative positions, including dean of undergraduate studies. He has been active on issues related to affordable housing on the Peninsula since the mid-1990s, when he was appointed to a City of Palo Alto task force on homelessness. He has served on the board of the Community Working Group since its founding, and currently serves on the board of Peninsula Healthcare Connection.