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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Lottery Commission

Serves as the administrative rulemaking authority for Washington's Lottery, The Commission sets prices of tickets, prizes, frequency of contests, manner and time of payments to winners and licenses lottery ticket agents, and maintain public supervision to ensure Washington State citizen's interests are served.
Board Websitehttps://www.walottery.com/About/Commissioners.aspx
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 67.70.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationReimbursement and per diem
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Member List

Lottery Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Giniger, Judith 10/22/2020 08/02/2026 General Public
2 Mendoza, Rodolfo (Rudy) 02/07/2022 08/02/2027 General Public
3 VACANT General Public
4 Hoss, Schuyler 09/15/2023 08/02/2029 General Public
5 Sullivan, Eileen 11/28/2022 08/02/2024 General Public
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Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of the Lower Columbia College.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.
Board Websitehttp://lowercolumbia.edu/trustees/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Silva, Marc 03/07/2022 09/30/2026 General Public
2 Karnofski, Michael 10/01/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
3 Kim, Bogyeong 01/12/2023 09/30/2027 General Public
4 Dietz, Alice 10/03/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
5 Cattin, Elizabeth 03/08/2021 09/30/2024 General Public
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Marine Resources Advisory Council

Responsible for maintaining a sustainable coordinated focus on ocean acidification; advising and working with the Washington Ocean Acidification Center on the effects and sources of ocean acidification; delivering recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on ocean acidification; seeking public and private funding resources to support the Council's recommendations; and assisting in conducting public education activities regarding ocean acidification.
Board Websitehttp://oainwa.org/mrac/
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions27
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.06.338
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: (1) The governor or the governor's designee;

(2) The director or commissioner, or the director's or commissioner's designee, of the following agencies:

(A) The department of ecology;

(B) The department of natural resources;

(C) The department of fish and wildlife;

(D) The state parks and recreation commission;

(E) The department of commerce; and

(F) Washington sea grant;

(3) The following members of the Washington coastal marine advisory council established by the department of ecology and as existing on January 15, 2013:

(A) One citizen from a coastal community;

(B) Two persons representing coastal commercial fishing;

(C) One representative from a coastal conservation group;

(D) One representative from a coastal economic development group;

(E) One representative from an educational institution;

(F) Two representatives from energy industries or organizations, one of which must be from the
coast;

(G) One person representing coastal recreation;

(H) One person representing coastal recreational fishing;

(I) One person representing coastal shellfish aquaculture;

(J) One representative from the coastal shipping industry;

(K) One representative from a science organization;

(L) One representative from the coastal Washington sustainable salmon partnership;

(M) One representative from a coastal port; and

(N) One representative from each outer coast marine resources committee, to be selected by the marine resources committee.

Sec. 2 expires June 30, 2032.

Member List

Marine Resources Advisory Council
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Kongsgaard, Martha 03/25/2022 06/30/2025 The Governor or the Governor's designee, who shall serve as chair of the council
2 Allison, Brian 10/07/2013 06/30/2017 Commercial fishing representative
3 Cassinelli, Mike 01/17/2019 06/30/2021 Recreational fishing representative
4 VACANT Marine recreation and tourism, other than fishing
5 Sheldon, Marilyn 03/11/2022 06/30/2025 Coastal shellfish growers representative
6 Dewey, William (Bill) 03/11/2022 06/30/2025 Puget Sound shellfish growers representative
7 Floor, Tony 10/07/2013 06/30/2017 Marine businesses representative
8 Roberts, Mindy 04/15/2022 06/30/2025 Conservation organizations representative
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Massage Examining Board

Examines candidates for licensure and registration, and recommends and adopts rules and regulations for administering the regulatory law. The Board also evaluates, approves, and designates those schools, programs, and apprenticeship programs including all current and proposed curriculum, faculty, and health, sanitation, and facility standards from which graduation will be accepted as proof of an applicant's eligibility to take the licensing examination.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/massage-therapist/board-information
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.108.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNot to exceed $250 per day, travel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNo member may serve more than two successive full terms.
Member Requirements: Five members shall be massage therapists licensed under this chapter with at least three years' experience in the practice of massage immediately preceding their appointment and shall at all times during their terms remain licensed massage therapists. One member shall be a consumer whose occupation does not include the administration of health activities or the provision of health services and who has no material financial interest in the provision of health care services. One member shall be a massage educator or massage school owner with at least three years' experience in the teaching or administration of direct student learning of the practice of massage. The educator or school owner is not required to be a licensed massage therapist. The member shall recuse themselves from any board deliberations or decision making involving the school or educational program with which the member is professionally affiliated.

No member may serve more than two successive full terms.

Member List

Massage Examining Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Williams, Heidi 01/08/2021 09/07/2024 Massage Practitioner
2 Smith, Whitney 09/08/2023 09/07/2027 Massage Practitioner
3 Fuller, Lynna 11/29/2022 09/07/2025 Massage Practitioner
4 Figaire-Correa, Chimere 09/08/2023 09/07/2027 Massage Practitioner
5 VACANT Consumer/General Public
6 VACANT Massage Therapist
7 Mckinney, Sherise 11/03/2022 09/07/2026 Massage Educator or Massage School Owner
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Medical Commission, Washington

Regulates the competency and quality of medical professionals licensed to practice medicine and surgery by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms and discipline.
Board Websitehttps://wmc.wa.gov/medical-commission-members
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments21
Total Board Positions21
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.71.015
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$250/dayTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsTwo consecutive terms
Member Requirements: Thirteen members licensed to practice medicine in the state; two members licensed as physician assistants; and four members of the general public. Each congressional district in the state must have at least one physician member. If a physician, they must be licensed to practice in the state for at least five years. Public members may not be a member of any other health care licensing board or have fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering health services regulated by the commission, or have financial interest in the rendering of such services.

Member List

Medical Commission, Washington
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Chang, Po-Shen 07/07/2022 06/30/2026 Licensed Doctor, 3rd Congressional Dist.
2 Jaeger, April 07/07/2022 06/30/2026 Licensed Doctor, 5th Congressional Dist.
3 Wohns, Richard 07/01/2019 06/30/2023 Licensed Doctor, 10th Congressional Dist.
4 VACANT Licensed Doctor, 9th Congressional Dist.
5 Trescott, Claire 03/24/2021 06/30/2024 Licensed Doctor, 6th Congressional Dist.
6 Domino, Karen 03/24/2021 06/30/2024 Licensed Doctor At-Large
7 Mvundura, Elisha 07/07/2022 06/30/2026 Licensed Doctor
8 Lyle, Sarah 09/13/2023 06/30/2027 Licensed Doctor, 2nd Congressional Dist.
9 Rodgers, Scott 07/17/2019 06/30/2023 General Public
10 MURPHY, TERRY 09/13/2023 06/30/2027 Licensed Doctor, 4th Congressional Dist.
11 Currie, Diana 09/13/2023 06/30/2027 Licensed Doctor
At-Large
12 Pullen, Robert 07/07/2022 06/30/2026 General Public
13 Lopez, Ed 07/07/2022 06/30/2026 Physician Assistant
14 Bailey, Michael 09/13/2023 06/30/2027 General Public
15 Dorrough, Arlene 10/01/2021 06/30/2025 Physician Assistant
16 D'Souza, Anjali 10/01/2021 06/30/2025 Licensed Doctor, 7th Congressional Dist.
17 Chung, Jimmy 10/01/2021 06/30/2025 Licensed Doctor, 1st Congressional Dist.
18 Gallinger, Harlan 05/06/2021 06/30/2024 Licensed Doctor, 8th Congressional Dist.
19 Blake, Christine 10/01/2021 06/30/2025 General Public
20 VACANT General Public
21 Koop, Jamie 09/13/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
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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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Occupational Therapy Practice Board

Administers, coordinates, and enforces the statutes relating to occupational therapists.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/occupational-therapist-and-occupational-therapy-assistant/occupational-therapy-practice-board
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.59.120
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50/day, per diem and travel reimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo person shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive full terms
Member Requirements: Three licensed occupational therapists with five years experience; one licensed occupational therapy assistant with five years experience; one member of the general public with interest in the rights of consumers of health services.

Member List

Occupational Therapy Practice Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Spores, Mary 01/03/2022 12/31/2024 Occupational Therapist
2 Wilson, Ryan 04/07/2023 12/31/2025 Occupational Therapist
3 Roberts, Shari 03/11/2022 12/31/2024 General Public
4 Gruenwald, Walter 01/08/2021 12/31/2023 Occupational Therapist
5 Olivas, Joaquin 02/23/2022 12/31/2024 Occupational Therapist
Assistant
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Office of Independent Investigations Advisory Board

Concerning investigation of potential criminal conduct arising from police use of force, including custodial injuries, and other officer-involved incidents.
Board Websitehttps://oii.wa.gov/oii-advisory-board
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.102.130
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel and Expenses reimbursement per RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits3 year terms and until their successors are appointed
Member Requirements: Provide input to the director on the plans required to be developed for the office including the regional investigation teams; staffing; training for personnel; procedures for engagement with individuals involved in any case under the jurisdiction of the office, as well as families and the community; recommendations to the legislature; and other input as requested by the governor or director; Participate in employment interviews as requested by the governor or director; and Receive briefings or reports from the director relating to data, trends, and other relevant issues, as well as cases under investigation to the extent permitted by law. Advisory board members must complete training to utilize an antiracist lens in their duties as advisory board members.

Member List

Office of Independent Investigations Advisory Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Harrell, Monisha 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 General Public - not current or former law enforcement
2 Gallegos, Norma 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 General Public - not current or former law enforcement
3 Leapai, Faapouaita 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 General Public - not current or former law enforcement
4 Thomas, Fredrick 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 General Public - Family impacted by an incident under the jurisdiction of the office
5 Harju, Philip 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 Tribal Member - Representing a federally recognized tribe in Washington, who is not current or former law enforcement
6 VACANT Defense Attorney
7 Golik, Anthony 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 Prosecuting Attorney
8 Schrimpsher, James 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 Representative of a police officer labor association with experience in homicide investigations
9 Drever, Eric 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 Sheriff or Police Chief -needs to also be a member of an independent investigations team
10 Kroll, Susie 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 Mental Health Expert - not a current or former law enforcement
11 Alexander, Monica 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 Member of the Criminal Justice Training Commission
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Olympic College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of the Olympic College. 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.
Board Websitehttps://www.olympic.edu/about/administration/board-trustees
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Olympic College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Bryant, Harriette 10/03/2019 09/30/2024 General Public
2 Hughes, Mark 09/06/2023 09/30/2025 General Public
3 Coleman, Frankie 11/30/2022 09/30/2027 General Public
4 Miller, Cheryl 10/04/2021 09/30/2026 General Public
5 Gonzalez, Candelario 10/03/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
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Opportunity Scholarship Board

Identifies eligible education and training programs for purposes of the opportunity scholarship, selects institutions of higher education to receive opportunity expansion awards, and makes recommendations with respect to funding sources for opportunity expansion awards. With the program administrator, the Board must set annual fund raising goals and solicit funds.
Board Websitehttp://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/about/board-of-directors
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.145.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: With respect to two of these appointments, the Governor is to consider names from a list provided by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. Four of the persons appointed by the Governor are to be selected from a list of nominees provided by the private sector donors to the Opportunity Scholarship and Opportunity Expansion programs. Upon request, the Governor may request that the donors submit an additional list or lists. The members shall elect the Chair.

Member List

Opportunity Scholarship Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Rubens, Gary 11/10/2020 08/31/2023 Foundation or Industry / Business
2 Sandler, Julie 02/29/2024 08/31/2026 Foundation or Industry / Business
3 Johnson, Elizabeth 03/25/2024 08/31/2026 Governor will pick from list provided by president of the senate and speaker of the house.
4 Sivakumar, Pallavur 01/10/2024 08/31/2025 Foundation or Industry / Business.
5 Smith, Patrick 09/01/2023 08/31/2027 Governor will pick from list provided by president of the senate and speaker of the house.
6 Smith, Bradford 11/10/2020 08/31/2024 Foundation or Industry / Business
7 Mounir, Ihssane 08/09/2023 08/31/2024 Foundation or Industry / Business
8 Wilson, Michael 01/15/2021 08/31/2024 Governor will pick from list provided by president of the senate and speaker of the house.
9 Adams, Robert 09/01/2023 08/31/2027 Governor shall select from general public
10 Park, Jane 10/01/2021 08/31/2025 Governor shall select from general public
11 Cecchettini, Diane 10/11/2017 08/31/2021 Governor shall select from general public
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Optometry Board

Examines candidates for licensure and registration and holds disciplinary hearings. The Board also adopts regulations to promote safety and protect the public by regulating the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under its jurisdiction. Board duties also include assessing and making recommendations related to complaints against optometrists which may range from a notice of Correction to a license revocation.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/optometrist/board-optometry
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.54.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Five licensed optometrists, and one consumer. Licensed optometrist must have at least four years experience and have been engaged in that practice within two years of appointment.

Member List

Optometry Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Dacumos, Melissa 04/06/2023 09/19/2025 Optometrist
2 Kadet, Theodore 09/20/2023 09/19/2026 Optometrist
3 Yang, Keren 09/20/2023 09/19/2026 Optometrist
4 Paranthan, Riya 08/24/2023 09/19/2025 Optometrist
5 Kaur, Palwinder 04/06/2023 09/19/2025 Optometrist
6 Rollinger, Barbara 09/20/2021 09/19/2024 General Public
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