In 2009 the Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC) was established by Resolution 09-20 of the Board of Health. The purpose of the PHAC is to convene community partners to provide periodic advice to the Health District and to the Board of Health and to make recommendations relevant to improving the health of the citizens of Snohomish County. Members are appointed to the Council for staggered three-year terms and serve without compensation. Members are appointed by the Chair of the Board and confirmed by the full Board of Health.
In 2016, Board of Health approved recommendations in Staff Report #16-033 expanding PHAC representation to include an underrepresented sector. This sector has not been filled.
From Naisha: “I am a mom of 4, I was raised in Seattle and I have lived in Everett since 2012. I have a B.S in Sociology, a M.P.H with a dual concentration in Epidemiology and Health Education and Promotion, and a M.A. in Emergency and Disaster Management. My employment history includes Social Services, Nonprofit Sector, Public Health and Mental Health. Presently I work in Higher Education. I am very passionate about Public Health and deeply committed to Social Justice and Equity.”
Chair Stephanie Wright has appointed Ms. Williams to fill the underrepresented sector from September 2020 through June 2023 and requests Board of Health confirmation.