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.