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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Naturopathy, State Board of

Adopts rules and sets minimum education and experience requirements. Board also prepares and administers licensing examinations and determines alternative training requirements. It further implements a continuing competency program and disciplines licensed Naturopaths for unprofessional conduct.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/naturopathic-physician/board-naturopathy
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.36A.150
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per diem and travel reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Five members of the Board must be licensed Naturopaths and two members must be members of the public. The public members of the board may not be a member of any other health care licensing board or commission, have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering services regulated under this chapter, or have a material or financial interest in the rendering of services regulated under this chapter.

Member List

Naturopathy, State Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Ahdut, Amira 09/01/2019 08/01/2023 Licensed Naturopaths
2 Aschtgen, Chad 08/02/2019 08/01/2023 Licensed Naturopaths
3 Richardson, Krystal 11/01/2022 08/01/2026 Licensed Naturopaths
4 Kass, Elias 11/01/2022 08/01/2026 Licensed Naturopaths
5 Hillary, Joanne 09/16/2021 08/01/2025 Licensed Naturopaths
6 Fotheringham, Brooke 04/11/2022 08/01/2025 Public Member
7 VACANT Public Member
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North Pacific Research Board

The North Pacific Research Board supports peer-reviewed scientific research in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands and Arctic Ocean to inform effective management and sustainable use of marine resources. Proposals are selected for funding through the annual research program or the long-term monitoring program. NPRB also develops and implements multi-institution, interdisciplinary science projects under the integrated ecosystem research program to create a more integrated understanding of Alaska’s ocean ecosystems. Additionally, NPRB administers a graduate student research award program that encourages students to pursue scientific and scholarly research that addresses management issues in northern seas.

The board is comprised of twenty members representing federal, state and other entities. Ten members are ex-officio members who serve by virtue of their holding a particular position within an organization. Nine additional members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce from nominations provided by the governors of the states of Alaska (five seats), Washington (three seats), and Oregon (one seat). The final member represents fishing interests and is nominated by the Board and appointed by the Secretary.
Board Websitehttp://www.nprb.org/
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions20
Statutory Authority43 USC § 1474d. Environmental Improvement and Restoration Fund
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three members nominated by the Governor of Washington and appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. Three nominations shall be submitted for each member to be appointed. The members of the Board shall be individuals knowledgeable by education, training, or experience regarding fisheries or marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, or Arctic Ocean.

The legislation prescribes individual terms of three years, but no limits on the number of terms a member may have

Member List

North Pacific Research Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Gauvin, John 05/01/2017 04/30/2020 General Public
2 Robbins Gisclair, Rebecca 05/01/2017 04/30/2020 General Public
3 Smith, Bradley 05/01/2017 04/30/2020 General Public
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Northwest Straits Citizens Advisory Commission

Provides an ecosystem focus on the marine resources of the Northwest Straits as a whole and helps to mobilize science to focus on key priorities. The Commission also guides and provides resources to the Marine Resource Committees, and serves as a forum for coordination and consensus-building. Its members represent each of the Marine Resource Committees, tribes, the Puget Sound Partnership and additional appointments by the Governor.
Board Websitehttps://www.nwstraits.org/about-us/commission/
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityPL 105-384 Section 401 & the Murray-Metcalf Report to the Convenors
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Member List

Northwest Straits Citizens Advisory Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Blackmore, Laura 03/03/2023 10/31/2026 Puget Sound Partnership
Representative
2 Cowan, Tom 12/23/2019 10/31/2023 General Public
3 Broadhurst, Virginia 04/26/2023 10/31/2026 General Public
4 McKay, Nancy 12/23/2019 10/31/2023 General Public
5 Parrish, Julia 01/08/2021 10/31/2024 General Public
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Nursing Home Administrators, Board of

Administers licensure or registration process for nursing home administrators.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/nursing-home-administrator/board-nursing-home-administrators-bnha
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.52.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$250 per day and travel reimbursement
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The State Board of Nursing Home Administrators shall consist of eleven members appointed by the governor. Six members shall be persons licensed under this chapter who have at least four years actual experience in the administration of a licensed nursing home in this state. At least one, but not more than two, of the six administrator members shall be an administrator of an assisted living facility or a continuing care retirement community. Three members shall be representatives of one or more of the following: a) Licensed health care professionals providing medical or nursing services in nursing homes who are privately or self-employed, b) Faculty or administrators of educational institutions who have special knowledge of health care education, long-term care, or care of the aged or elderly; or c) Persons currently employed in areas related to the long-term care field including, but not limited to, pharmacy, home health, adult family homes, or therapy services. Two members shall be members of the health care consuming public who are residents of nursing homes or family members of nursing home residents or persons eligible for Medicare.

Member List

Nursing Home Administrators, Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Resident/Family Member/Medicare eligible
2 Macklin, Matthew 06/01/2021 05/28/2026 Nursing Home
Administrator
3 Emmans, Paul 06/04/2021 05/28/2026 Health Care Professional
4 Shelton, Jesse 11/19/2019 05/28/2024 Nursing Home
Administrator
5 VACANT Health Care Professional
6 Zell, Ann 06/06/2019 05/28/2024 Nursing Home
Administrator
7 Butner, Nancy 08/16/2023 05/28/2028 Nursing Home
Administrator
8 Romano, Rosalie 12/04/2019 05/28/2024 Resident/Family Member/
Medicare Eligible
9 Basada, Marlita 06/25/2018 05/28/2023 Health Care Professional
10 Davis, Jane 08/16/2023 05/28/2027 Nursing Home Administrator
11 Ebling, Edward 08/16/2023 05/28/2027 Nursing Home Administrator
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Nursing, Washington State Board of

Regulates the competency and quality of licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioner sand nursing technicians. Commission establishes, monitors, and enforces licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. It also investigates complaints against nurses and serve as a reviewing member on disciplinary cases and hearing panels.
Board Websitehttps://nursing.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/commission-members
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.79.070
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$250 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Members include three public members, three licensed practical nurses, seven registered nurses, and two advanced registered nurse practitioners. Members must be citizens of the United States and Washington state residents. Nursing members must be licensed to practice nursing in Washington with at least three years of experience and engaged in nursing practice within two years of appointment. Public members may not be a member of any other healthcare licensing board or commission, have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering health care services, or have a financial interest in the rendering of health care services. Members may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.

Member List

Nursing, Washington State Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Shen, Emerisse 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 ARNP
2 Perez, Norma 11/21/2023 06/30/2026 Public Member
3 Alvarado, Jonathan 12/17/2021 06/30/2025 (ARNP) Nurse
4 Tucker, Kimberley 07/01/2020 06/30/2024 Registered Nurse
5 Morrell, Dawn 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 Staff nurse providing
direct care
7 Loveless-Morris, Judy 07/01/2022 06/30/2024 Public Member
8 Childress, Quiana 12/17/2021 06/30/2025 LPN
9 Garcia, David 11/21/2023 06/30/2027 Registered Nurse
10 Canary, Adam 07/01/2020 06/30/2024 LPN
11 hufnagel, heleena 10/18/2023 06/30/2025 Public Member
11 hufnagel, heleena 11/21/2023 06/30/2025 Public Member
12 Jamora, Angelo John 11/23/2022 06/30/2025 Faculty member of a four
year university nursing
program
13 Guilford, Ella 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Faculty at a two-year
community college nursing
program
14 Ness, Sharon 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Staff nurse providing
direct care
15 Moua, MaiKia 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Nurse Manager or Nurse
Executive
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