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BOARD OF HEALTH STAFF REPORT (SR 23-021)
October 10, 2023
Briefings

Community Equity Advisory Board (SR 23-021; N. Thomsen)

Division:
Office of the Director / Nicole Thomsen, Public Affairs & Policy Manager 
Prior Board Review:
None 

Background

On August 10, 2020, the first convening of the Community Equity Advisory Board (CEAB) took place. Since that initial meeting the CEAB has been engaged in ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in Snohomish County public health. Major work includes equitable access to COVID testing and vaccines and participating in the Strengthening Public Health working group.

 

Currently the CEAB has ten members from across the county:

 

Amelia Bai                                                           Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington

Clarence Shaw                                                   Community Member

DanVon’ique Bletson-Reed                          Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee

Giselle Zapata-Garcia                                      Latinos Promoting Good Health

John Agyapong                                                 NAACP of Snohomish County

Kurtis Enick                                                         Community Member

Lika Smith                                                           Pacific Islander Health Board

Melinda Woods                                                Edmonds Human Services

Taniela Tonkailagi                                             Pacific Islander Health Board

Van Kuno                                                             Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest

 

Bylaws and meeting minutes are available at https://www.snohd.org/699/Community-Equity-Advisory-Board.

 
Recommended Motion

No motion required. Briefing only.