Health, State Board of

The state board may advise the secretary on health policy issues pertaining to the department of health and the state. Shall provide a forum for the development of public health policy in Washington state. It is authorized to recommend to the secretary the means for obtaining appropriate citizen and professional involvement in all public health policy formulation and other matters related to the powers and duties of the department. It is further empowered to hold hearings and explore ways to improve the health status of the citizenry.
Board Websitehttps://sboh.wa.gov/AboutUs/MeetOurMembers
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions10
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.20.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per diem, plus travel
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four experienced in health and sanitation matters; two health-care consumers; one elected city official/member of local health board; one elected county official/member of local health board; & one local health officer.

Member List

Health, State Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
2 Love-Thurman, Socia 04/19/2022 07/01/2024 Health/Sanitation Expert
3 Oshiro, Kelly 09/13/2023 07/01/2026 Health Care Consumer
4 Hayes, Patty 10/06/2022 07/01/2025 Health/Sanitation Expert
5 Kutz, Stephen 07/02/2019 07/01/2022 Health/Sanitation Expert
6 Flores, Melinda 04/19/2022 07/01/2024 Health Care Consumer
7 Abdelmalek, Dimyana 09/13/2023 07/01/2026 WA Assoc of Local Public Health Officials
8 VACANT City Elected official, local board of health member - Association of Washington Cities
9 Dean, Katherine 02/24/2023 07/01/2024 Washington state association of counties
10 Nandi, Parijat 10/27/2023 07/01/2025 Health/Sanitation Expert
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