Board & Commission Profiles

Below you will find detailed information on each state board and commission to which Gov. Inslee has appointment authority. Click below to view the boards -- these profiles will provide you with the detailed information about each board, including board members. You can also view all recently appointed board members.

If you have additional questions about boards and commissions please contact the Office of the Governor at (360)902-4111 or email.

Boards and Commissions

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Health Benefit Exchange Board, Washington

Certifies qualified health plans that may offer products including Medicaid eligibility, and verifies income and citizenship status, ensures the benefit packages offered include the essential health benefits and are available at four benefit values - 60 percent, 70 percent, 80 percent, and 90 percent Also operates a toll-free hotline and a consumer portal that allows comparison shopping and premium calculation and adjudicating appeals. WHBE also creates the Washington Healthplanfinder, an easily accessible, online marketplace for individuals. The Board provides expertise in variety of health care areas including individual coverage, small employer coverage, plan administration, finance and economics and actuarial science.
Board Websitehttps://www.wahbexchange.org/about-the-exchange/exchange-board/board-members/
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.71.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term LimitsMembers of the board may be reappointed to multiple terms.
Member Requirements: The Governor must appoint two members from each list submitted by the four caucuses of the House and Senate, including at least one employee benefits specialist, one health economist or actuary, one representative of small business, and one representative of health consumer advocates . The remaining five appointees must have demonstrated and acknowledged expertise in at least one of the following areas: Individual health care coverage, small employer health care coverage, health benefits plan administration, health care finance and economics, actuarial science, or administering a public or private health care delivery system. The governor shall appoint a ninth member to serve as chair. The chair may not be an employee of the state or its political subdivisions. The chair shall serve as a nonvoting member except in the case of a tie.

When making appointments to the HBE please review the Attorney General's opinion on the appointment process to clarify ambiguity in the statute. The opinion is located in the attachment tab of this board page and also in the Boards & Commissions folder on the G Drive for the Governor's Office.

Member List

Health Benefit Exchange Board, Washington
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Sims, Ron 12/15/2021 12/14/2023 General Public - Chair
1 McLemore, Monica 12/15/2023 12/14/2025 General Public - Chair
2 Frockt, David 04/03/2023 12/14/2024 Senate Democratic Caucus Nominee
3 Greene, Janice 01/24/2024 12/14/2025 Senate Democratic Caucus Nominee
4 Sorrin, Leonard 12/15/2023 12/14/2025 Senate Republican Caucus Nominee
5 Betts-Gibson, April 12/15/2021 12/14/2023 Senate Republican Caucus Nominee
5 Lynne, April 12/15/2023 12/14/2025 Senate Republican Caucus Nominee
6 Bodell, Mabel 12/15/2023 12/14/2025 House Democratic Caucus Nominee
7 Nakano, Hiroshi 12/15/2023 12/14/2025 House Democratic Caucus Nominee
8 Conant, Donald 01/20/2023 12/14/2024 House Republican Caucus Nominee
9 Schapman, John 01/20/2023 12/14/2024 House Republican Caucus Nominee
Apply to be a member of Health Benefit Exchange Board, Washington

Health Care Cost Transparency Board

The authority shall establish a board to be known as the health care cost transparency board. The board is responsible for the analysis of total health care expenditures in Washington, identifying trends in health care cost growth, and establishing a health care cost growth benchmark. The board shall provide analysis of the factors impacting these trends in health care cost growth and, after review and consultation with identified entities, shall identify those health care providers and payers that are exceeding the health care cost growth benchmark.
Board Websitehttps://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/board-members
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments14
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 70.390.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursed for travel expenses RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term LimitsNone

Member List

Health Care Cost Transparency Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Beyer, Jane 06/05/2023 12/14/2024 The insurance commissioner, or the commissioner's designee
2 Birch, Susan 01/27/2021 12/14/2024 The administrator of the health care authority, or the administrator's designee
3 Wallace, Kim 01/27/2021 12/14/2024 The director of labor and industries, or the director's designee
4 MacEwan, Pam 01/27/2021 12/14/2024 The chief executive officer of the health benefit exchange, or the chief executive officer's designee
5 Wilmes, Carol 01/27/2021 12/14/2024 One member representing local governments that purchase health care for their employees
6 Cody, Eileen 01/23/2023 12/14/2024 Member representing consumers
7 Doyle, John 04/02/2021 12/14/2023 Member representing consumers
8 VACANT Member representing Taft-Hartley health benefit plans
9 Siegel, Mark 04/02/2021 12/14/2023 Member representing large employers / self-funded group health plan
10 Marchand, Gregory 12/15/2023 12/14/2025 Member representing large employers
11 Cook, Lois 01/27/2021 12/14/2022 Member representing small businesses
12 Wong, Edwin 01/27/2021 12/14/2024 Member who is an actuary or an expert in health care economics
13 Frogner, PhD, Bianca K. 01/27/2021 12/14/2024 Member who is an expert in health care financing
14 Joyce, Jodi 06/08/2021 12/14/2022 Nonvoting member who is a member of the advisory committee of health care providers and carriers and has operational experience in health care delivery
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Health Care Facilities Authority

Authorizes the sale of tax-exempt, non-recourse revenue bonds and loan proceeds to non-profit health-care facilities. Sells bonds in the name of the authority and are payable from an individual hospital's revenue. Performs various computation tasks such as average useful life, debt capacity analysis, rating analysis, and financing process timeline projections.
Board Websitehttp://www.whcfa.wa.gov/
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments1
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 70.37.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationReimbursement for travel
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One member of the general public who has interest or expertise in health care delivery. Four other members also serve - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Insurance Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Health.

Member List

Health Care Facilities Authority
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Jacobs, Steven 02/12/2021 02/11/2025 General Public
1 Jacobs, Steve 02/12/2017 02/11/2021 General Public
2 Schumacher, David 04/17/2013 Statutory Appointee - Governor Designee
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Health Disparities, Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on

Creates state action plans for eliminating health disparities by race/ethnicity and gender in Washington State. The Council also serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and Legislature with Advisory Committees and Language Assistance in issuing recommendations for improving the availability of culturally appropriate health literature and interpretive services within public and private health-related agencies.
Board Websitehttps://healthequity.wa.gov/about-us/council-members
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions17
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.20.270
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel expenses, per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The council shall include one representative from each of the following groups: Each of the commissions, the state board, the department, the department of social and health services, the *department of community, trade, and economic development, the health care authority, the department of agriculture, the department of ecology, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the department of early learning, the workforce training and education coordinating board, and two members of the public who will represent the interests of health care consumers. The council shall reflect diversity in race, ethnicity, and gender.
*The terms of office for appointed Council members is three years unless the Governor determines otherwise at the time of appointment.*

Member List

Health Disparities, Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Danielson, Benjamin 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Governor or Governor Designee
2 VACANT Consumer-
no financial connection
to healthcare industry
3 Rodriguez, Victor 11/30/2023 09/13/2026 Consumer-
no financial connection
to healthcare industry
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Health Insurance Pool Board of Directors, Washington State

Provides access to health insurance for people who are unable to obtain coverage in the private marketplace. WSHIP was established under the Washington State Health Insurance Access Act of 1987 (RCW 48.41). The Board of directors develops and approves an uniform screening mechanism for subscribers to enter the pool. The Board also manages the pool, sets assessments on member health plans, and collects premiums from subscribers.
Board Websitehttps://wship.org/board_members.asp
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 48.41.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One member representing each of the following: (a) Health care providers; (b) health insurance agents; (c) small employers; and (d) large employers; and two members from state-wide organizations representing health care consumers.

Member List

Health Insurance Pool Board of Directors, Washington State
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Large Business
2 Dixson, James 06/01/2023 05/31/2026 Small Business
3 Hourigan, Richard 06/01/2022 05/31/2025 Health Care Provider
4 Ancheta, Cary 06/01/2019 05/31/2022 Health Care Consumer
4 VACANT Health Care Consumer
5 Dunlop, Michael 06/01/2021 05/31/2024 Health Care Consumer
6 Wallace, Keith 06/01/2023 05/31/2026 Health Insurance Agent
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Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County

Promotes biosicence-based economic development and advances new therapies and procedures to combat disease and promote public health through leveraging public monies with amounts received from other public and private sources in accordance with contribution agreements. HSSA also strives to increase local infrastructure capacity for bioscience research that sustainably supports medical diagnosis, treatment and health service delivery in Spokane County.
Board Websitehttps://hssaspokane.org/about/board-of-directors
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 35.104.050
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement of expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Board members must have some experience with the mission of the authority.

Member List

Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Jackson, Alex 07/05/2022 10/14/2025 General Public
2 Poulsen, Alison 10/18/2022 10/14/2026 General Public
3 DeWald, Daryll 10/16/2023 10/14/2027 General Public
Apply to be a member of Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County

Health, State Board of

The state board may advise the secretary on health policy issues pertaining to the department of health and the state. Shall provide a forum for the development of public health policy in Washington state. It is authorized to recommend to the secretary the means for obtaining appropriate citizen and professional involvement in all public health policy formulation and other matters related to the powers and duties of the department. It is further empowered to hold hearings and explore ways to improve the health status of the citizenry.
Board Websitehttps://sboh.wa.gov/AboutUs/MeetOurMembers
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions10
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.20.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per diem, plus travel
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four experienced in health and sanitation matters; two health-care consumers; one elected city official/member of local health board; one elected county official/member of local health board; & one local health officer.

Member List

Health, State Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
2 Love-Thurman, Socia 04/19/2022 07/01/2024 Health/Sanitation Expert
3 Oshiro, Kelly 09/13/2023 07/01/2026 Health Care Consumer
4 Hayes, Patty 10/06/2022 07/01/2025 Health/Sanitation Expert
5 Kutz, Stephen 07/02/2019 07/01/2022 Health/Sanitation Expert
6 Flores, Melinda 04/19/2022 07/01/2024 Health Care Consumer
7 Abdelmalek, Dimyana 09/13/2023 07/01/2026 WA Assoc of Local Public Health Officials
8 VACANT City Elected official, local board of health member - Association of Washington Cities
9 Dean, Katherine 02/24/2023 07/01/2024 Washington state association of counties
10 Nandi, Parijat 10/27/2023 07/01/2025 Health/Sanitation Expert
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Hearing and Speech, Board of

Regulates the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under its jurisdiction by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensure. The Board also assesses, investigates, and makes recommendations related to complaints against audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants and hearing instrument fitter/dispensers which may range from a Notice of Correction to a license revocation.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/audiologist/board-hearing-and-speech
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments10
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.35.150
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day pay, plus travel/per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two hearing instrument fitter/dispensers, two audiologists, and two speech language pathologists, all of whom must have at least five years of experience in their field and be actively engaged in occupation within two years of appointment; three general public members who have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services. One nonvoting member who is a medical physician. No member shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms.

Member List

Hearing and Speech, Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Litke, Brenda 06/13/2022 06/06/2025 Fitter/Dispenser
2 Furry, Connie 06/13/2022 06/06/2025 Fitter/Dispenser
3 Kingham, Nichole 08/10/2023 06/06/2026 Audiologist
4 Pomeroy, Amberkiah 09/02/2022 06/06/2025 Audiologist
5 Adkins, Taylor 08/10/2023 06/06/2026 Speech-Language Pathologist
6 Bradford, Sonja 06/29/2022 06/06/2025 Speech-Language Pathologist
7 Parker, Ray 06/13/2022 06/06/2025 Public Member
8 Benson, Paula 06/07/2021 06/06/2024 Public Member
9 RICHARDSON, ROBERT 08/10/2023 06/06/2026 Public Member
10 Horn, David 06/07/2021 06/06/2024 Non-Voting Licensed Medical Physician
11 Pellegrini, Cristy 08/10/2023 06/06/2026 Non-Voting Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Higher Education Facilities Authority

Enables Washington's nonprofit, independent colleges, and universities to build, improve, and equip higher education facilities through tax-exempt financing in a manner that will minimize capital costs.
Board Websitehttps://www.whefa.org/board-members
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.07.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three general public with interest and expertise in provision and financing of higher education; one president of a higher education institution.

Member List

Higher Education Facilities Authority
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT General Public
2 Belton, Allan 08/24/2020 03/26/2024 President, Higher Ed.
Institution
3 Tiwari, Shilpa 04/05/2022 03/26/2026 General Public
4 Sharratt, Gene 03/27/2021 03/26/2025 General Public
5 Schumacher, David 01/31/2013 Statutory Appointee
Governor Designee
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Higher Education, Western Interstate Commission for

Facilitates resource sharing among the higher education systems of the West, including New Mexico, Montana, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, California, Nevada, Hawaii, North/South Dakota, and Northern Mariana Islands. It provides tuition assistance for out of state study and student exchange programs such as professional student exchange program, western undergraduate exchange, and western regional graduate program.
Board Websitehttps://www.wiche.edu/about-us/wiche-commission/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions48
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.70.020 (ratifying the Western Regional Education Compact)
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education for expenses.
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The Governor of each compacting state shall appoint three resident members. At all times one commissioner from each compacting state shall be an educator engaged in the field of higher education in their state.

Member List

Higher Education, Western Interstate Commission for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Meotti, Michael 09/01/2022 06/09/2026 General Public
2 Pollet, Gerry 06/10/2019 06/09/2023 General Public
2 Pollet, Gerald 06/22/2023 06/09/2027 General Public
3 Carmichael, John 06/22/2023 06/09/2025 General Public
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Highline College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Highline Community College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttp://trustees.highline.edu/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Highline College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Johnson, Jesse 10/03/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
2 Savusa, Fiasili 04/03/2018 09/30/2022 General Public
3 Exstrom, Travis 11/01/2021 09/30/2026 General Public
4 Swenson, Sharmila 10/01/2019 09/30/2024 General Public
5 Bowman IV, Joseph S. 10/13/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
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Hispanic Affairs, Commission on

Improves public policy development and the delivery of government services to the Hispanic community by serving in an advisory capacity to the Governor, state legislature, and local agencies on issues impacting the Hispanic community. The Commission was created by a Governor's Executive Order and established in a statute in 1971 and started as a strong grassroots movement that works within the framework of state legislation.
Board Websitehttps://www.cha.wa.gov/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.115.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement and per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms
Member Requirements: Balanced representation based on the Hispanic population distribution within the state, geographic considerations, gender, age, and occupation. No member may serve more than two full consecutive terms.

Member List

Hispanic Affairs, Commission on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Hinojos, Angie 10/10/2022 08/01/2025 General Public
2 Gonzalez, Mike 10/14/2022 08/01/2025 General Public
3 VACANT General Public
4 Flores, Lola 10/25/2023 08/01/2026 General Public
5 Hernandez, Jessica 12/14/2021 08/01/2024 General Public
6 VACANT General Public
7 Baca, Bernal 10/25/2023 08/01/2026 General Public
8 Mejia-Ledesma, Fernando 09/12/2022 08/01/2025 General Public
9 Nunez, Randy 10/25/2023 08/01/2026 General Public
10 Gonzalez, Eric 12/14/2021 08/01/2024 General Public
11 Rios, Lina 10/25/2023 08/01/2026 General Public
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Historic Preservation, Advisory Council on

Recommends to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) placement of properties onto the state and national register. The Council was established in 1971 and is comprised of citizens knowledgeable in Washington's history, archaeology, and architecture. The council members review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Heritage Register.
Board Websitehttps://dahp.wa.gov/historic-registers/washington-state-advisory-council-on-historic-preservation
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 27.34.250
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Six public members who are interested and experienced in matters of historical preservation, including the fields of history, architecture, and archaeology; a representative from the archaeological community; a Native American; one representative of a state or local heritage organization.

Member List

Historic Preservation, Advisory Council on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Sanchez, Jesus 03/04/2021 10/12/2024 Public member interested and experienced in matters to be considered by the council including the fields of history, architecture, and archaeology.
2 Sullivan, Michael 12/09/2016 10/12/2020 Public member interested and experienced in matters to be considered by the council including the fields of history, architecture, and archaeology.
3 Cook, Jacqueline 06/06/2019 10/12/2022 Native American
4 Ito, Douglas 02/29/2024 10/12/2027 A member from the architectural community: one architect and one architectural historian
5 Honeyford, Geraldine (Jerri) 12/09/2016 10/12/2019 Public member interested and experienced in matters to be considered by the council including the fields of history, architecture, and archaeology.
6 Mandyke, Linda (Lynn) 04/16/2021 10/12/2024 A representative of a local or state heritage organization
6 Collins, Catherine 11/28/2016 10/12/2020 A representative of a local or state heritage organization
7 Kramer, Stephenie 01/08/2021 10/12/2024 A representative from the Washington archaeological community
8 Woo, Eugenia 10/13/2021 10/12/2025 A member from the architectural community: one architect and one architectural historian
9 Mack, Robert 10/13/2021 10/12/2025 Public member interested and experienced in matters to be considered by the council including the fields of history, architecture, and archaeology.
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Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs Advisory Committee

Provides guidance and recommendations to the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs regarding funding, policy, and practice gaps within and among state programs.
Board Websitehttps://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/office-of-youth-homelessness/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.330.705
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs shall regularly consult with an advisory committee, comprised of advocates, at least two legislators, at least two parent advocates, at least one representative from law enforcement, service providers, and other stakeholders knowledgeable in the provision of services to homeless youth and young adults, including the prevention of youth and young adult homelessness, the dependency system, and family reunification, for a total of twelve members.

Member List

Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs Advisory Committee
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Parent advocate.
2 Ware, Viola 02/14/2022 01/31/2025 Parent advocate.
3 Fowler, Ritchie 02/15/2023 01/31/2026 Law enforcement officer
4 Limon, Erica 02/14/2022 01/31/2025 Service provider
5 Barron, Tatyana 02/09/2018 01/31/2021 Advocate/stakeholder - Youth
5 VACANT Advocate/stakeholder - Youth
6 Spicer, Gage 02/13/2023 01/31/2026 Advocate/stakeholder-Youth
7 Theofelis, James (Jim) 02/14/2022 01/31/2025 Advocate/stakeholder
8 Robinson, Rodney 02/14/2022 01/31/2025 Advocate/stakeholder
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Homelessness, State Advisory Council on

Makes policy recommendations to the Governor and to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board at least annually on ways to enhance the state's ability to respond to the needs of people who are homeless, who are at risk of becoming homeless, or who have been homeless. The Council will coordinate recommendations with the Affordable Housing Advisory Board and provide a forum for an integrated and consistent statewide approach to address homelessness.
Board Websitehttps://www.commerce.wa.gov/about-us/boards-and-commissions/homeless-councils/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 15-01
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNo member shall serve more than 2 full four-year terms.
Member Requirements: SACH consist of not more than 12 voting members, appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint the chair from among the members. The Council shall select a vice chair from among the members.

Membership of the Council shall be as follows:
A. Two members representing nonprofit organizations that provide services to homeless people.
B. Two members who are or have been homeless.
C. A member representing youth.
D. A member representing a charitable or philanthropic organization.
E. A member representing private business.
F. A member representing city government.
G. A member representing county government.
H. A member representing the federal government.
I. A member representing the public housing authority who has the authority to make policy or to implement changes on behalf of the agency she or he represents.
J. A member representing the Interagency Council on Homelessness

Member List

Homelessness, State Advisory Council on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Pacheco, Mary 03/25/2022 01/04/2026 Non-profit Representative - providing services to homeless individuals
2 Obah, Vivian 03/25/2022 01/04/2026 Non-profit Representative - providing services to homeless individuals
3 Woods, Mindy 03/15/2023 01/04/2026 Individual who is or has been homeless
4 Dreon, Rachel 03/15/2023 01/04/2025 Individual who is or has been homeless
5 Adkins, Charles 03/25/2022 01/04/2025 Youth Representative
6 Babb Anderson, Sheila 03/25/2022 01/04/2025 Charitable or Philanthropic Organization Representative
7 Rittereiser, Jason 02/10/2020 01/04/2024 Private Business Representative
8 VACANT City Government Representative
9 Waldref, Amber 01/19/2024 01/04/2028 County Government Representative
10 Howe, Jenece 03/25/2022 01/04/2023 Federal Government (HUD) Representative
11 Hammer, Lona 01/05/2019 01/04/2023 Public Housing Authority Representative
12 Kelleher, Tedd 01/19/2024 01/04/2027 Interagency Council on Homelessness Representative
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