Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethel University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Jill Dvorkin joined MRSC as a legal consultant in June 2016 after working for nine years as a civil deputy prosecuting attorney for Skagit County. Elizabeth Perez joined the Department of Health in March 2021 from serving five years as Director of the Harris County Public Health Office of Communications, Education, and Engagement. ELEC: Murphy administration tries to force executive director out over alleged anti-gay email Jeff Brindle has been on staff at ELEC since 1985 and has been its executive director . P.O. Box 47890. David joined the Inslee administration after spending two years as staff director for the Senate Ways & Means Committee. 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Seema enjoys international travel, singing, and parenting. She holds a Masters degree in Policy Studies from the University of Washington specializing in education policy. For over 10 years she worked at Pierce County Careers Connection as a project manager and as director. He has 25 years of experience in budgeting and policy development. 360-485-1089. Additional duties include drafting and disseminating content through our website, emails, and social media; ensuring we have accurate, up-to-date information on our network of contacts; and designing publications, images, and . Executive Office. MNADV Office: 301-429-3601 [email protected] GET IN TOUCH. Lianna comes to Nonprofit Association of Washington with 10 years of development and community support work with nonprofit organizations in both Pierce County and North Texas. Lucane LaFortune. She leads an inter-departmental team of Customer Service Officers, establishing performance measures and inspiring a culture of continuous improvement. State Human Resources Division, Leticia Gomez-Esposito The Chief of Partnerships leads the office responsible for coordinating and leading the departments external relationships and partnership strategies, particularly with the private and academic sectors. He received his MBA from the Yale School of Management, his JD from Tulane Law School and his BA from Columbia University. Before working in government, she was a television news assignment editor, producer, reporter, and anchor. The organization, including the Board of Directors, was not prepared for what came next. Emily has two decades of experience in operations management, human resources, supply chain, continuous improvement and driving change in the public and private sectors. Angela Mack joined MRSC in August of 2019. He is responsible for the coordination, production, and promotion of MRSCs online and in-person trainings. The Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience serves to increase the awareness of the athletics department on-campus and within the greater Upstate region through various marketing initiatives, branding efforts, game day promotions, and corporate . Dia is the executive director at The Education Trust-New York. He then worked for two years as a revenue analyst in OFM's Forecasting Division. Commissioner Hayward, longtime former legal counsel for members of the state House of Representatives, joined the Public Disclosure Commission in 2021. Gill also serves as the Executive Office liaison for any potential countywide ballot measures. Executive Director. He has a broad communications and public policy background with over a decade of local government and nonprofit experience. Sign up to get the . Her expertise includes fund development, community outreach, board development, and volunteer management. Executive Director - Airlift Northwest Associate Administrator- University of Washington Medical Center. Linda Drake joined SBE in 2012. With a professional background of seven years in nonprofit and construction administrative support and an educational background in the performing arts, she brings a unique blend of creativity and practical knowledge to her role. This includes strategic planning and execution, performance management, process improvement, leadership development, culture change, and the development of an enterprise management system. . Melisa Byrd, Medicaid Director. jklika@mrsc.org, Controller Eric has been responsible for developing numerous software products and custom business applications. Director David Schumacher was appointed director of the Office of Financial Management (OFM) by Governor Jay Inslee in January 2013. This includes local, regional, state, and federal relations. Arielle joined SBE in 2022 as the Student, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator to ensure the voices of or most marginalized communities are heard and involved as decisions are made for their educational experiences. Assistant Director Chief Performance Officer Gary Kurihara leads and directs the transformation of County operations through the adoption of Lean. fcollins@mrsc.org, Managing Attorney She has also served as the City of Kirkland's intergovernmental relations manager, where she was instrumental in successful efforts to regionalize fire and police dispatch services and to secure state annexation funding. Commissioner Isserlis is a lawyer with Winston & Cashatt, where she focuses on insolvency, restructuring and commercial practice. If you are a Washington State city or county official, staff member, or one of MRSC's contract partners and you have an inquiry for the MRSC consultant staff, please use our Ask MRSC form and your request will be routed to the appropriate staff member. Tracy Burrows joined MRSC as the Executive Director in September 2011. Prior to that, he served as a Professional Staff Member on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Democratic Staff for Chairman Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico and held a variety of . He has been a champion for underserved communities, at the intersection of health and health care, while charting a fresh course in health by centering on the cornerstone values of equity, innovation, and engagement. PDC leadership is comprised of 5 commissioners and the executive director. Then and now, Andrew plays a key role in a variety of projects and research connected to education reporting, accountability, and educational equity. Ashley M. Frazier, PhD CCC-SLP. AWSL Director. Vaccine Mandate Frequently Asked Questions, Governor's Distinguished Managers Association, Governors Task Force on Independent Investigations of Police Use of Force, Request a Ceremonial Proclamation, Greeting or Letter. Jeff Olivet is the executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). chief financial officer of WSHA; president of washington hospital services, inc. senior director of safety & claim services, assistant director, quality and clinical services, assistant director, claims services & compliance, WHS program coordinator, quality and clinical services, Washington State Hospital Association Prior to coming to SBE, Arielle worked for the Seattle Colleges District managing programs to address equity and access to higher education and living wage careers. He is also an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. New Jersey Gov. Dr. Kwan-Gett has long focused on bringing together people, systems, and ideasbuilding collaborative relationships with state and local public health leaders in rural and urban regions on both sides of the Cascades. Commission term: February 2022-December 2026. Assistant Director An attorney for Jeff Brindle, the longtime executive director of the Election Law Enforcement Commission, claims that a late amendment inserted into a campaign finance bill to give the governor new powers over the agency is the culmination of an attempt by Gov. She has experience working with stakeholders, advocates, and has served as legislative liaison. Julie Kent became the Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet in July 2016. Eric Chang has been involved in technology ever since serving in the US Navy as a radar technician. Filter by: . March 05, 2021 Statements and Releases. He held the same position from 2003 to 2008 before serving two years as northwest government affairs director for The Boeing Company. Olympia, Washington 98504-7890. Paul O'Brien has been the Executive Director at Amnesty International USA, based in Washington, DC since April 2021. Her work focuses on supporting the states mastery-based learning efforts and ensuring each and every student is prepared for their next steps after high school. Read More. In that role, Kris worked to connect agency strategic priorities to ongoing partnership work. She rejoined the firm in 2016 after serving four years as Spokane City Attorney. They immediately demanded his resignation that day, allegedly on the grounds that he had made an anti-gay remark, Afran said. If you are part of MNADV's membership and you have questions please reach out to us below. Washington, D.C. 20001. Besides overseeing day-to-day operations at OFM and advising the agency director on a broad range of issues, Emily plays a key leadership role across state government as she helps oversee enterprise-wide projects and initiatives. She was born and raised in Ohio and moved to Seattle in 1999. STA00221PO23 . Steve Butler joined MRSC in February 2015 as a Planning Consultant as well as the manager of the policy team. Prof Staff . View Profile. She comes to us from higher education, where she has extensive history managing a performance venue at her alma mater, the University of Puget Sound. . Remote - Maryland Annapolis, MD 21401-0000 : Paul H Metellus . Most recently, she was the legislative liaison for the Seattle Department of Transportation where she led the Department's efforts to develop a transportation funding ballot measure and advocated on behalf of the city on state and federal transportation policy transportation issues. Spartanburg, SC . 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Over the past 20 years he has led emergency response efforts at the state, local, and federal levels to a wide range of crises and now works to pass the knowledge and wisdom hes gained to others. vice president, advocacy and rural health, executive director of the association of washington public hospital districts, senior vice president, government affairs, vice president and associate general counsel, senior vice president, safety and quality, senior director, quality and performance improvement, safety and quality, senior director, patient safety and quality partnerships, director, safety and quality, behavioral health, director, safety and quality, safe deliveries roadmap, project coordinator, rural opioid response, assistant director, safety and quality partnerships, program coordinator, honoring choices pacific northwest, vice president, data analytics and IT services, senior vice president, membership engagement and communications. Molly comes from a background of almost seven years in the Seattle hospitality industry. National Guard Grant nationalguard@wsac.wa.gov. Prior to joining USA for UNHCR, Suzanne Ehlers served as CEO of Malala Fund, where she worked closely with co-founders Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai to create a world where all girls can attain an education. She is an avid reader and enjoys boating and exploring the state with her husband and three children. idelajara@mrsc.org, Research and Communications Analyst Elizabeth.Perez@doh.wa.gov. In true Pacific Northwest fashion, she loves coffee and rainy days. Seema Bahl joined SBE in 2021 to support the advancement of Mastery-Based Learning in Washington State. She holds a master's degree in health policy and leadership and degrees in health administration and radiation sciences, all from Loma Linda University. She first joined The Arc of Indiana in 1998 as Director of Government Relations and was moved into the role of Associate Executive Director in 2006. In addition to holding roles in procurement at multiple agencies at the State of Washington, most recently Josh worked as Contracts and Procurement Program Manager for the City of Olympia. Hayward's interest in the work of the PDC dates from the agencys early days. Seema has a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and a Master of Arts in Sociology from New School University. Ms. Todorovich serves as the Chief of Staff for the Washington State Department of Health. Finance Director. Nate holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Washington State Hospital Association 999 Third Avenue Suite 1400 Seattle, WA 98104. Les has 18+ years of Public Service leadership and holds a B.A. She led projects and initiatives supporting college-readiness and the successful transition of high school students to post-secondary education and careers, including the Career and Technical Education Dual Credit program for Pierce County. Andrew joined SBE in 2013. Washington State Department of Health. Rockville, MD 20850. Lindas municipal law experience includes risk management, torts, civil rights, transit, employment, workers compensation, eminent domain, vehicle licensing, law enforcement, corrections, and public health. She is passionate about qualitative and quantitative research design, methods of data collection and analysis. She also worked for the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) where she focused on removing barriers to the teaching profession and diversifying the educator workforce to better reflect and serve the student population. Email: gro.ase null @qhase. Shannon has over fifteen years of government relations experience, as well as experience in non profit board leadership and regulatory affairs. gnicas@mrsc.org, Information Specialist / Librarian Meet the DC Staff. Afran said he does believe that email exists but characterized it as a political opinion by somebody, not an example of anti-gay bias., Afran said that the Murphy administration officials did not consult ELECs commissioners, who have authority over Brindle, on the specific allegation. Previously he practiced pediatrics at Virginia Mason for over 12 years with an emphasis on behavioral health and did volunteer work with refugee communities globally and locally. 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