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.

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Boards and Commissions

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, Washington Center for

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Washington School for the Deaf. 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. The trustees serve educational needs of hearing-impaired students from throughout the state. Develops comprehensive curriculum to maximize and develop students' skills to live, work, and be capable, contributing, independent citizens.
Board Websitehttps://www.cdhy.wa.gov/about/board-of-trustees/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 72.42.021
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensationtravel expenses
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One from each congressional district; not an employee of School for Deaf, a member of any school board or a school district administrator, or an elected public official.

Member List

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, Washington Center for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Henson, Wesley 11/20/2019 07/01/2024 Congressional District 10
2 Kamphuis, Juanita 07/23/2018 07/01/2023 Congressional District 4
3 Belo, Ariele 12/17/2021 07/01/2026 Congressional District 7
4 Matthews, Dennis 03/25/2022 07/01/2026 Congressional District 5
5 Acuna, Jennifer 12/17/2019 07/01/2024 Congressional District 6
6 Sinkovitz, Nancy 07/31/2020 07/01/2025 Congressional District 3
7 Fitta, Nancy 07/31/2020 07/01/2025 Congressional District 9
8 Johnson, Hannah 04/04/2022 07/01/2026 Congressional District 8
9 Petersen, Julia 03/25/2024 07/01/2025 Congressional District 2
10 Christianson, Maria 07/27/2018 07/01/2023 Congressional District 1
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Dental Quality Assurance Commission

Regulates the competency and quality of dental professionals by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensure, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline.
Board Websitehttps://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Dentist/CommissionInformation#heading28750
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments17
Total Board Positions17
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.32.0351
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement at state per diem, $250.00 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNo member may serve more than two consecutive full terms.
Member Requirements: Twelve members of the commission must be licensed dentists in the active practice of dentistry for a period of five years before appointment. At least four of the dentist members must reside and engage in the active practice east of the Cascades. Two members must be expanded function dental auxiliaries licensed under chapter 18.260 RCW. Three members must be public members. Public members of the commission may not be a member of any other health care licensing board or commission, or have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering health services regulated by the commission, or have a material or financial interest in the rendering of health services regulated by the commission. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms.

Members must be residents of this state.

Member List

Dental Quality Assurance Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Yoon, Cheon Joo 10/23/2023 06/30/2027 Dentist/Eastern
2 McDaniel, Joy 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Dentist
3 Oskouian, Rama 10/23/2023 06/30/2027 Dentist
4 Fulton, Marlynne 10/23/2023 06/30/2027 General Public
5 KOFLER, SAMANTHA 07/27/2021 06/30/2025 Dentist
6 Khan, Sarah 08/15/2022 06/30/2024 Dentist
7 Bass, Tiffany 08/15/2022 06/30/2026 Dentist
8 Sharoff, Nisha 08/15/2022 06/30/2026 Dentist/Eastern
9 Pal, Sonia 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Dentist
10 Swanson, Bryan 08/15/2022 06/30/2026 Dentist/Western
11 Stevens, Aaron 07/01/2019 06/30/2023 Dentist/Eastern
12 Marsh, Ronald 07/01/2020 06/30/2024 Dentist
13 Carsten, David 07/01/2020 06/30/2024 Dentist
14 Rainey, McKinley 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 General Public
15 Nossa, Miryam 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Expanded Function
Dental Auxiliaries
16 Harry, Evelyn 10/23/2023 06/30/2025 Expanded Function
Dental Auxiliaries
17 Spice, Carolin 03/31/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
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Developmental Disabilities Council

The Council, pursuant to the Act, shall engage in advocacy, capacity building, and systems change activities that contribute to a coordinated, consumer and family-centered/directed comprehensive system of community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that enable individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination and be independent, productive, integrated, and included in all facets of community life.
Board Websitehttps://ddc.wa.gov/about-us/council-members/
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments27
Total Board Positions27
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 16-10
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per meetingTravel (per-diem) & Respite/Child Care
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsTwo full terms
Member Requirements: The Council’s composition shall be consistent with the Act and include representatives from the agencies and programs designated in the Act. Agencies and programs represented on the Council shall include those responsible for: (1) Rehabilitation Act – Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; (2) Older Americans Act – DSHS – Aging and Long Term Support Administration; (3) Medicaid Title XIX – DSHS – Developmental Disabilities Administration; (4) Medicaid Title XIX – Health Care Authority; (5) Social Security Title V – Department of Health/Maternal Child Health; (6) IDEA – Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction /Special Education; (7) University Center of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities; (8) State Protection and Advocacy System; and (9) Representative of local and non-governmental agencies and non-profit agencies concerned with the services of individuals with developmental disabilities. Representatives from the agencies and programs must have sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the department, agency, or program they represent.
Consistent with the Act, not less than 60 percent of the Council membership shall consist of (i) individuals with developmental disabilities; (ii) parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities or (iii) immediate relatives or guardians of adults with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves. At least one member shall be a person who resides or has resided in a large state developmental disability institution, or a parent or guardian of a person who resides or has resided in one.

Member List

Developmental Disabilities Council
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Individual with developmental disabilities
2 VACANT Individual with developmental disabilities
3 Koval, George "Alex" 10/01/2021 06/30/2024 Individual with developmental disabilities
4 Farra, Tayshia 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 Immediate relative or guardian of adult with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves
5 Krebsbach, Sydney 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 Individual with developmental disabilities
6 Clark, Julie 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 A person who resides or has resided in a large state developmental disability institution, or a parent or guardian of a person who resides or has resided in one
7 Ewing, Gabriela 03/29/2023 06/30/2025 Parent or guardian of a child with developmental disabilities/immediate relative
8 Landa, Carolina 09/16/2021 06/30/2024 Parent or guardian of a child with developmental disabilities/immediate relative
9 Klus, Princess 03/29/2023 06/30/2025 Parent or guardian of a child with developmental disabilities/immediate relative
10 Spruce, Leigh 09/16/2021 06/30/2024 Self advocate, or parent or guardian of a child with developmental disabilities/immediate relative
11 Protonentis, Adana 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 Parent or guardian of a child with developmental disabilities/immediate relative
12 Hesch, Carrie 02/24/2023 06/30/2024 Immediate relative or guardian of adult with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves
13 Floyd, Dana 02/24/2023 06/30/2024 Immediate relative or guardian of adult with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves
14 Baker, Melanie 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 Individual with developmental disabilities
15 Nash, Kathryn 07/03/2023 06/30/2025 Individual with developmental disabilities
16 Gruberg, Sandi 02/24/2023 06/30/2025 Immediate relative or guardian of adult with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves
17 VACANT Immediate relative or guardian of adult with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves
18 VACANT Chair
19 Redmon, Terry 01/29/2021 06/30/2023 Rehabilitation Act – Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
20 Ames, Rachelle 05/30/2023 06/30/2025 Older Americans Act – DSHS – Aging and Long Term Support Administration
21 Boden, Teresa 05/30/2023 06/30/2025 Medicaid Title XIX – DSHS – Developmental Disabilities Administration
22 Taylor, Suzanne 10/12/2023 06/30/2024 Medicaid Title XIX – Health Care Authority
23 Burke, Monica 05/30/2023 06/30/2024 Social Security Title V – Department of Health/Maternal Child Health
24 Martin, Cassandra 10/12/2023 06/30/2025 IDEA – Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction /Special Education
25 Harniss, Mark 05/30/2023 06/30/2025 University Center of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities
26 Seidel, Noah 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 State Protection and Advocacy System
27 Kirkpatrick, Thanh 10/01/2021 06/30/2024 Representative of local and non-governmental agencies and non-profit agencies concerned with the services of individuals with developmental disabilities
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Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund Governing Board

Designs and administers the developmental disabilities endowment for a wide range of life enhancing services and needs that are not provided by government services. Also strives to provide reassurance and security without the risk of compromising an individual's benefits and services, in addition to being affordable and accessible.
Board Websitehttp://ddetf.wa.gov/about/
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.330.433
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensationup to $50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsMembers of the board shall serve terms of four years and may be appointed for successive terms of four years at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Member Requirements: Six members are appointed by the Governor. Three members appointed by the Governor shall be family members of persons with developmental disabilities. Members of the board shall serve terms of four years and may be appointed for successive terms of four years at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Member List

Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund Governing Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Meiyappan, Pal 12/24/2020 03/15/2024 Family Member
2 Angel, Catalina 03/19/2021 03/15/2025 General Public
3 Johnson, Randi 03/19/2021 03/15/2025 Family Member
5 Knight, Lawson 03/16/2022 03/15/2026 General Public
6 Mercer, Kathy 03/19/2021 03/15/2025 Family Member
7 Rubin, Daniel 03/16/2022 03/15/2026 General Public
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Disability Issues and Employment, Governor's Committee on

Advises the Governor and the Legislature on disability issues, generates local action, and initiates projects to address specific issues. They Committee also provides training and assistance to individuals and organizations statewide, from conducting workshops and conferences to publishing disability-related materials.
Board Websitehttps://esd.wa.gov/GCDE/members
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments27
Total Board Positions27
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 87-08
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationMileage reimbursement, per diem, hotel
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: At least fifty percent of members shall be persons of disability. Up to 10 percent of the full Committee membership may be family members of persons of disability and/or advocates

Member List

Disability Issues and Employment, Governor's Committee on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 DiBiase, Kristin 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
2 VACANT General Public
3 Ledgett, Daniel 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
4 Nash, Matthew 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
5 Matt, Susan 02/13/2024 12/31/2026 General Public
6 McCray, Steven 02/13/2024 12/31/2026 General Public
7 Cutting, Marsha 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
8 Carl, Dave 02/15/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
9 Harris, Autumn 02/15/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
10 Lewis, Steven 02/15/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
11 Purser, Leslie 02/15/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
12 Bussler White, Yvonne 02/13/2024 12/31/2026 General Public
13 Doelman, Lucas 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
14 Sawyckyj, Kristina 02/17/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
15 Foxlee, Cullyn 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
16 Mason-Todd, Megan 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
17 Eskridge, Clarence 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
18 Nuckles, Brit 02/13/2024 12/31/2026 General Public
19 Van Der Peet, Ivyanne 02/15/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
20 Cloud, Amy 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
21 Dailey-Shives, Patricia 02/13/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
22 West, Angela 02/13/2024 12/31/2026 General Public
23 VACANT General Public
24 VACANT General Public
25 Sowdon, Carolyn 02/13/2024 12/31/2026 General Public
26 Harper, Damiana 01/01/2021 12/31/2023 Chair
27 Zellers, Nancy 02/13/2024 12/31/2026 General Public
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