COUNCIL
What is the P.O.W.E.R. Council?
COMMUNITY + PROVIDER ADVISORY SYSTEM
The P.O.W.E.R. Council's primary goal is to collaborate with healthcare organizations, governments, systems, and communities to develop strategies, advocate for policy changes, and implement initiatives that drive health equity in our communities.
This system focuses on:
Healthcare equity
Workforce pathways
Access and navigation
MELANIN & MEDICINE EXISTS TO BRIDGE THAT GAP
P.O.W.E.R. Council Members
We are excited to welcome this group of healthcare organizations, providers, and professionals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare.
Najmah Messiah,
MiCA, Program Manager, PNW Region
Kerri Gibbard Kline,
King County Public Health Depart., Health Educator
Jimmy Brown,
Build 2 Lead, Executive Director
Annissa Wallace,
HealthPoint, Program Manager of School Based Health Centers
William Castillo Jr.,
Westwood Counseling, LMHC, SUDP, WSCGC-II, ICGC-I
Kelvin Peprah,
Peprah Counseling, LMHC
Cora Wyche,
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Diverse Workforce Pathways Program Manager
Daphne Smith,
Northwest Health Law Advocates
Dairyona Thompson,
Program Manager/Community Council Liaison, Build 2 Lead
Shylene Vang,
Wellness Coordinator/Community Council Liaison, Build 2 Lead
