Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, Washington Center for

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Washington School for the Deaf. 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. The trustees serve educational needs of hearing-impaired students from throughout the state. Develops comprehensive curriculum to maximize and develop students' skills to live, work, and be capable, contributing, independent citizens.
Board Websitehttps://www.cdhy.wa.gov/about/board-of-trustees/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 72.42.021
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensationtravel expenses
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One from each congressional district; not an employee of School for Deaf, a member of any school board or a school district administrator, or an elected public official.

Member List

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, Washington Center for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Henson, Wesley 11/20/2019 07/01/2024 Congressional District 10
2 Kamphuis, Juanita 07/23/2018 07/01/2023 Congressional District 4
3 Belo, Ariele 12/17/2021 07/01/2026 Congressional District 7
4 Matthews, Dennis 03/25/2022 07/01/2026 Congressional District 5
5 Acuna, Jennifer 12/17/2019 07/01/2024 Congressional District 6
6 Sinkovitz, Nancy 07/31/2020 07/01/2025 Congressional District 3
7 Fitta, Nancy 07/31/2020 07/01/2025 Congressional District 9
8 Johnson, Hannah 04/04/2022 07/01/2026 Congressional District 8
9 Petersen, Julia 03/25/2024 07/01/2025 Congressional District 2
10 Christianson, Maria 07/27/2018 07/01/2023 Congressional District 1
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