WSHA/AWPHD GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TEAM
The members of the Government Affairs Team represent hospitals and health systems before federal, state, and local governments. Team members work with hospital and health system leaders and elected officials to support priorities the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) and the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts (AWPHD). Team members also work with federal, state, and local agencies to help ensure appropriate enforcement and administration of policies, rules, and laws related to hospitals and health systems.
For more information about the members of Government Affairs Team, visit the WSHA staff page or contact Chelene Whiteaker, team leader at 206-216-2545 or CheleneW@wsha.org.
Taya BrileyExecutive Vice President / General Counsel Jacqueline Barton TrueSr. Director, Rural Health Programs (206) 216-2541 Andrew BuszPolicy Director, Finance Cara HelmerPolicy Director, Legal |
Matt EllsworthExecutive Director * Lori MartinezGovernment Affairs Coordinator Alicia EylerPolicy Director, Health Access Shirley PrasadPolicy Director, Government Affairs |
Chelene WhiteakerSenior Vice President, Government Affairs Zosia StanleyAssociate General Counsel David StreeterPolicy Director, Clinical and Data |
* AWPHD – Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts
WSHA – Washington State Hospital Association
Everyone works for WSHA only, except where indicated otherwise.