Population Health Trust Advisory Committee

“Vision-Growing Healthy Communities”

Meet the Population Health Trust Advisory Committee to the Skagit County Board of Health. These dedicated volunteers advise the Board of Health on issues that can improve the health and wellness of all. Each person represents a service sector and brings a wealth of expertise from their field to their advising role. Here’s what they have to say about the work of the Trust.

	Anneliese Vance-Sherman Employment Security Department Government AVancesherman@ESD.WA.GOV
	April Gunderson Skagit County Public Health Population Health Trust Staff aprilg@co.skagit.wa.us
	Barbara Juarez Northwest Indian Health Board Tribal Representation Barbara@indianhealthboard.org
	Bill Henkel Community Action of Skagit County Social Services and Housing BillH@communityactionskagit.org The Population Health Trust has the potential to form and rally us around a common vision for what we need to do to create a healthier Skagit community for all. I am confident that when our efforts align, and when we work as a team, our real life impacts will be profound and lasting.
	Chad Clark Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Justice chadc@co.skagit.wa.us
	Cheryl Rasar Swinomish Indian Tribe Tribal Representation crasar@swinomish.nsn.us
	Chris Johnston Peace Health United General Medical Center Medical cjohnston@Peacehealth.org The work being done by the Population Health Trust (PHT) has brought together individuals with a common goal of increasing the health and wellness of our community. The PHT members are finding common ground on issues, thought partners and combining resources to take actions to support the wellness of Skagit County residents.
	Claudia Marken Community Action East County Representative ClaudiaM3@communityactionskagit.org
	Connie Davis Skagit Regional Health Medical CoDavis@skagitvalleyhospital.org Health comes from how we live. How we live comes from our family, our community, our environment, our education and our access to healthcare. The Population Health Trust is pulling together all of these elements in our county to begin a unified conversation about what we want health to look like in Skagit County. It will take all of us working collectively to reach our goal of a healthy Skagit. Skagit County can improve our current and future health with the combined efforts of our community subject experts and the leadership of the PHT.
	Dean Snider Skagit Valley Family YMCA Community Health and Wellness d.snider@skagitymca.org
	Debra Lancaster United Way Foundations debra@unitedwayskagit.org Our work helps provide options and tools for our residents so we all lead happy and healthy lives.
	Diane Smith WSU Extension Health Promotion and Prevention Services diane.smith@wsu.edu Our work will make the healthy choice the easy and preferred choice for families and individuals where they live, work, learn, and play.
	Howard Leibrand Skagit County Public Health Health Officer howardl@co.skagit.wa.us
	Jennifer Sass-Walton Skagit County Public Health Public and Community Health jennis@co.skagit.wa.us The Trust has enthusiasm and a strong commitment to working together to make Skagit County the healthiest place possible for all. I expect that telomeres will be lengthened across the County and hope that we will become the next Blue Zone.
	Jennifer Johnson Skagit County Public Health Government jenniferj@co.skagit.wa.us The Population Health Trust is a learning collaborative for creating shared goals and strategies improving community health through the power of partnerships to leverage expertise and resources. The solutions to better health lie outside all of our traditional service domains, and I believe that together, and only together, we will make marked improvements toward shared community health goals. The Population Health Trust framework will move us toward action.
	Josh Pelonio Skagit County Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Services joshp@co.skagit.wa.us
	John Sternlicht EDASC Employers john@skagit.org The Population Health Trust brings together all aspects of the community that have an impact on the health and well-being of our residents. That is how we will be able to affect real change to benefit all in our community.
	Kenneth Lawson Skagit Valley College Education Kenneth.Lawson@skagit.edu
	Kevin Murphy Skagit Council of Governments Employers kevinm@scog.net The Population Health Trust will identify actions that can be taken by various agencies and groups to improve the overall health of the community. It is a pleasure to be involved with a group so dedicated to the betterment of the entire community and enlisting the help of multiple groups and agencies to take action for everyone in Skagit County.
	Kristen Ekstran Skagit County Public Health Population Health Trust Facilitator kekstran@co.skagit.wa.us
	Lyndie Simmonds United General District 304 Health Promotion and Prevention Services lyndie.simmonds@unitedgeneral.org
	Marci Bloomquist Community Health Plan of Washington Health Plans Marci.Bloomquist@chpw.org
	Margaret Rojas North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization Behavioral Health Margaret_Rojas@nsmha.org Creating a greater sense of community is a goal of the Population Health Trust, beginning with myself and fellow Trust members. As we formulate our direction and strategy it is our intention to provide opportunities to address health disparities, access health services and improve the overall well-being of our residents. I am certain that when our work is complete the residents of Skagit County will recognize the benefits of our collective efforts. It is our hope that everyone in our community will have ready access and choice in living healthier lives.
	Mary Ellen Lykins Skagit/Islands Head Start and ECEAP Education MaryEllen.Lykins@skagit.edu This effort brings a wide range of knowledge and wisdom to the table, coupled with the passion that can visualize a healthy, thriving Skagit County--across the entire life span and including all of the individuals who make up this beautiful place. The PHT is dedicated to understanding what stands between us and brings us closer to our shared vision.
	Maureen Pettit Data Consultant Member-At-Large mo1pet@yahoo.com
	Michael Sharp Island Hospital Medical msharp@islandhospital.org
	Phil Brockman Sedro-Woolley School District Education pbrockman@swsd.k12.wa.us I'm excited to be a member of the Population Health Trust to support the health needs in Skagit County, especially having the opportunity to meet and support the health care needs of our students and families in our various school districts.
	Polly Dubbel Skagit County Public Health Natural Environment pollyd@co.skagit.wa.us
	Rocio Castillo-Foell Sea Mar Community Health Centers Latino Representative RocioCastilloFoell@seamarchc.org
	Sonia Garza Sea Mar Community Health Centers Latino and Community Health Representative SoniaGarza@seamarchc.org
	Thomas Boucher North Coast Credit Union Business TBoucher@northcoastcu.com