The Faces of our Organization
Maria A. Montalvo She/Her
Board Chair
Executive Director, HJP Foundation
Board Chair Edmonds College Foundation
I joined SFPH’s Board of Directors because I believe we can create an organization that will make a meaningful impact to our community’s public health for generations to come. Joined the SFPH Board in 2020.
Mary Wysocki, WA State Certified Prevention Professional (CPP)
Vice Chair
Coordinator, North Counties Community Collaborative
Working with our most marginalized and underserved families in Snohomish County, I joined SFPH to support programs and initiatives that build and strengthen resilience to improve health and wellness outcomes for our Counties children, families and communities. Joined the SFPH Board of Directors in 2021
Joe Vessey, CPA, MBA He/Him
Board Treasurer
Community Health Center of Snohomish County, Chief Executive Officer
I joined the Sound Foundation because I am passionate about improving the health of our community and providing additional funding for public health initiatives. Joined the SFPH Board in 2020.
Christine (Chris) Cook She/Her
Board Secretary
Previous: Snohomish County Board of Health Member, Mukilteo City Councilmember and Parks and Arts Commissioner, Medical research and clinical technician
Joined the SFPH Board in 2020.
Robin Fenn, PhD, LICSW
Board Member
Chair/Professor Department of Public Health Bastyr University
I joined SFPH's Board of Directors because it is an incredible opportunity to support the Snohomish Health District and other partners in improving the health of our community. Joined the SFPH Board of Directors in 2021.
Lynn Sordel He/Him/His
Board Member
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, City of Lynnwood
I joined this new board to make a difference in improving our public health issues. Joined the SFPH Board of Directors in 2020
Lika Smith She/Her/They
Board Member
Board Member of Asian Pacific American Civic Engagement (APACE), Rainier Valley Midwives, Healthcare is a Human Right, Executive Director of the Pacific Islander Health Board of WA.
Coming from a community with huge health disparities, I joined the Sound Foundation in order to support the work and programs of those whose mission it is to serve the community and help create a healthy and thriving community. I am also in this space to stand for my people and other POC communities in order to encourage others to join leadership roles as we all be-long in these spaces. Joined the SFPH Board of Directors in 2020
Nasiha Hussain She/Her
Board Member
Clinical Research Associate III at Providence Medical Center
I joined the Sound Foundation because to support an organization that is working to make a significant impact and address health disparities. I am passionate about health equity and improving the overall health of our community, and I believe that the work that this organization can do will be vital in helping our community thrive. Joined the SFPH Board of Directors in 2021