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2025 Annual Power of Community Report
Table of Contents
| Message from Our Chief Executive Officer | 2025 Executive Leadership Team & Board of Directors | |
| The Power of Community in Action | The Power of Community | |
| Staff Spotlight | Land Acknowledgment |
2025 Annual Power of Community Report
Message from Our Chief Executive Officer
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In 2025, CHPW worked closely with partners statewide to broaden access to care and reinforce the community‑led efforts that improve health for Washingtonians. CEO Leanne Berge shares her insights on the progress made and the work that continues to guide our path forward. Read message |
Year in Review
Discover the key milestones that shaped CHPW in 2025, reflecting progress in partnerships, innovation, and member support. Learn how these advancements elevated our impact and expanded what’s possible for communities across Washington.
Show TimelineThe Power of Community in Action
Removing Barriers to Advance Whole-Person Care
CHPW expands access to care by combining local programs and community partnerships to reduce barriers and connect members to care when it matters most.
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Centered on the Member Experience
Across Washington, community partnerships and member voice shape care, improving access and delivering culturally responsive support grounded in real community needs.
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Strengthening Care Through Collaboration
Expanding clinical expertise, telehealth, and provider partnerships strengthens access and coordination, supporting high-quality care for members and providers across Washington.
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Advancing Integrated Care Coordination
By coordinating care across systems and key transition points, members are better supported as they move between care settings, strengthening continuity, stability, and access.
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Supporting Everyday Needs for Better Health
Addressing everyday needs like housing, digital access, and community resources alongside care helps improve health and support stability for individuals and families across the state.
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Reinforcing Community Health Across Washington
Through sustained advocacy, rapid response, and community investment, access to care and essential support is sustained while strengthening the health care safety net for Washingtonians.
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Advancing Quality Through Targeted Improvement
Focused, data-driven improvements and strong provider partnerships advance care quality across Washington, delivering measurable results and consistent access for the communities served.
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Rooted in Community, Driving Local Impact
Community partnerships and local engagement drive meaningful connection and trust, strengthening relationships that support access to care and community well-being.
Read storyStaff Spotlight
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Brisa GuajardoFor two decades, Brisa Guajardo has dedicated her career at CHPW to connecting Washington communities with accessible, trusted health information. Explore her reflections on community, partnership, and what keeps her inspired in this work. |
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Alma CastilloFrom strengthening partnerships with CHCs and CBOs to helping members understand their coverage, Alma Castillo's work is built on trust and community. Learn how she brings that commitment to partners and members alike, and how her work reflects her deep connection to the communities she serves. |
2025 Executive Leadership Team
Leanne Berge, Esq.Chief Executive Officer |
Demetria Malloy, MD, MSHSChief Medical Officer/Chief Health Officer |
Stuart BattersbyChief Financial Officer |
Betsy Jones, MSW, MBAChief Strategy Officer |
Alan LedermanChief Operating Officer |
Kelli Houston, MBAChief, Community and Culture Officer |
Barbara WestlakeSenior Executive Assistant & Board Administrator |
Collin FouldsChief Legal and Human Resources Officer(Joined August 2025) |
2025 Board of Directors
| Aaron WilsonBoard Treasurer Chief Executive Officer CHAS Health |
| Angela GonzalezBoard Secretary Chief Executive Officer Community Health of Central Washington |
| Brandy Taylor
Chief Executive Officer Seattle Roots Community Health |
| Carla DewBerry
Independent Director |
| Christy TrotterChief Executive Officer Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic |
| David FlentgePresident/Chief Executive Officer Community Health Care |
| Desiree SweeneyChief Executive Officer NEW Health |
| Gaelon SpradleyChief Executive Officer Valley View Health Center |
| Janine ChildsInterim Chief Executive Officer Neighborcare Health (Appointed November 2025) |
| Jesús Hernández
Chief Executive Officer Family Health Centers |
| Jennifer Kreidler-Moss, PharmD
Chief Executive Officer Peninsula Community Health Services |
| Jim Coffee
Chief Executive Officer Cowlitz Family Health Center |
| Joe Vessey
Board Chair Chief Executive Officer Community Health Center of Snohomish County |
| Jodi Joyce
Chief Executive Officer Unity Care NW |
| Kelli Nomura
Chief Executive Officer International Community Health Services |
| Kristy Needham
Chief Executive Officer Tri-Cities Community Health |
| Lisa Yohalem
Chief Executive Officer HealthPoint |
| Manuel Navarro
Chief Executive Officer Columbia Valley Community Health |
| Mary Bartolo
Executive Vice President (Former; to August 2025) Sea Mar Community Health Centers |
| Michael Maxwell, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer North Olympic Healthcare Network |
| Nick Ramirez
Sr. Vice President (Appointed August 2025) Sea Mar Community Health Centers |
| Rashad Collins
Chief Executive Officer (Former; to December 2025) Neighborcare Health |
| Regina Bonnevie Rogers, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer Peninsula Community Health Services |
| Rhonda Hauff
Board Vice Chair President/Chief Executive Officer Yakima Neighborhood Health Services |
| Sheila Berschauer
Chief Executive Officer Moses Lake Community Health Center |
| Stephen Tarnoff M.D., Independent Director |
| William Dowling Independent Director |
*Dates of service January 1 through December 31, 2025.
The Power of Community
We are committed to serving our Washington communities by uniting people and resources to help our members achieve their healthiest lives. True to the vision of our founding Community Health Centers (CHCs), which still govern us today, we collaborate with CHCs, affiliate providers, community organizations, government stakeholders, industry partners, and our members to identify needs, eliminate barriers, and ensure quality care. No CHPW member is ever alone; we are here every step of the way. That’s the power of community.
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Land Acknowledgment
As we bring you this Annual Power of Community Report, we respectfully acknowledge that, wherever we are, we are on traditional territories of many Indigenous Tribes.
Our daily lives take place on the lands of Indigenous people. They cared for this land for thousands of years before it was stolen from them. Yet, Indigenous people survive and thrive today and are a model of courage, resilience, and community.
We recognize that CHPW’s headquarters in Seattle is on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish People, specifically the Duwamish People, who are the original stewards of the land, past and present.
We further acknowledge that the treaties signed by Tribal leaders under duress almost 200 years ago include the promise of health care. Therefore, CHPW’s work is not only a service, but a responsibility.
We pledge to support our American Indian and Alaska Native neighbors as we work together for healthier communities.
May this acknowledgment also demonstrate CHPW’s commitment to dismantling ongoing legacies of oppression and inequities and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment with respect, understanding, and appreciation of all.
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