Committees & Partners

The Strategic Plan of the HBCW provides the foundation for the Coalition’s work.  Developed in 2008-09, the reformed Advisory Committee is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Plan and its activities.  Advisory members are:
Dr. Chia Wang, Chair, Virginia Mason Medical Center
Michael McKee, Vice-Chair, International Community Health Services
Dr. John Choe, University of WA/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Dr. Kris Kowdley, Virginia Mason Medical Center
Carey Melmed, Public Health Seattle-King County
Suzanne Plemmons, Kitsap Co Health Department
Cynthia Shurtleff, Immunization Action Coalition of WA
Shana Johnny, WA State Department of Health Immunization Program CHILD Profile
Patty Hayes, WithinReach

As the work develops, Coalition members will be invited to participate on workgroups as they form.  To learn more, contact Kim Nguyen, Program Manager, at 206.830.5156 or kimn@withinreachwa.org.

In addition to our committees, our work is dependent on our strong and successful relationships with our community partners.  From local individuals to the state health department to the national API organizations, their culturally appropriate and sensitive dedication to improving the health of the API community makes it possible for us to meet our mission.  Check out our partners and other community resources!