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Traumatic Brain Injury Council

Serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services by bringing together expertise from the public and private sector to help address the diverse needs of individuals with traumatic brain injuries. The Council is composed of 25 members from the public and private sector and includes individuals with TBI, medical professionals serving individuals living with TBI, human service providers, family members of individuals with TBI, caregivers serving individuals with TBI and state agency representative.
Board Websitehttps://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/traumatic-brain-injury/tbi-washington-state-advisory-council
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments13
Total Board Positions25
Statutory AuthorityRCW 74.31.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement and per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo member may serve more than two consecutive terms.
Member Requirements: The following members shall be appointed by the governor: (I) A representative from a Native American tribe located in Washington state (ii) Two representatives from a nonprofit organization serving individuals with traumatic brain injury; (iii) An individual with expertise in working with children with traumatic brain injuries; (iv) A physician who has experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injuries; (v) A neuropsychologist who has experience working with persons with traumatic brain injuries; (vi) A social worker or clinical psychologist who has experience in working with persons who have sustained traumatic brain injuries; (vii) A rehabilitation specialist, such as a speech pathologist, vocational rehabilitation counselor, occupational therapist, or physical therapist who has experience working with persons with traumatic brain injuries; (viii) Two persons who are individuals with a traumatic brain injury; (ix) Two persons who are family members of individuals with traumatic brain injuries; and (x) Two members of the public who have experience with issues related to the causes of traumatic brain injuries

Member List

Traumatic Brain Injury Council
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
6 Kahlo, Tracy 08/24/2023 07/20/2026
Nonprofit serving individuals with TBI
12 VACANT Representative of a Native American Tribe
14 VACANT Nonprofit serving individuals with TBI
15 VACANT
Neuropsychologist with experience working with persons with TBI
16 Anderson, Chad 08/24/2023 07/20/2026
Social worker or
clinical psychologist
with experience working with persons with TBI
17 Brummett, Taylor 08/24/2023 07/20/2026
Rehabilitation specialist with experience working with persons with TBI
18 Nolte, Daphne 08/24/2023 07/20/2025 Family Member of Individuals with TBI
19 VACANT
Person with TBI
20 Sullivan-Kersey, Amanda 09/12/2022 07/20/2025 General public with experience in TBI issues
21 Terlinchamp, Julia 08/24/2023 07/20/2026 Person with TBI
22 Mehrnoosh, Nicholas 11/09/2021 07/20/2024
General public with
experience in TBI issues
23 VACANT Family Member of Individuals with TBI
25 VACANT Expertise in working with children with TBI
26 VACANT Physician with experience working with persons with TBI
Apply to be a member of Traumatic Brain Injury Council