Government Affairs Team

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 Briley Executive Vice President / General Counsel (206) 216-2554 Jacqueline Barton True Sr. Director, Rural Health Programs  (206) 216-2541 Andrew Busz Policy Director, Finance (206) 216-2533 Cara Helmer Policy Director, Legal (206) 577-1827

Matt Ellsworth Executive Director * AWPHD (206) 216-2528 Lori Martinez Government Affairs Coordinator (206) 577-1838 Alicia Eyler Policy Director, Health Access (206) 577-1821 Shirley Prasad Policy Director, Government Affairs (206) 216-2550

Chelene Whiteaker Senior Vice President, Government Affairs (206) 216-2545 Zosia Stanley Associate General Counsel (206) 216-2511 David Streeter Policy Director, Clinical and Data (206) 216-2508

* AWPHD – Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts
WSHA – Washington State Hospital Association
Everyone works for WSHA only, except where indicated otherwise.