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Boards and Committees

Board of Directors

The dedication of our Board of Directors is critical to the success of Communities for a Healthy Bay. Our board is composed of knowledgeable and experienced leaders from business, government and education. They define and advance the mission of CHB and act as ambassadors to the community.

Barry Goldstein, Ph.D.

Professor of Geology, University of Puget Sound

Sheri J. Tonn, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, Pacific Lutheran University; Co-founder of Communities for a Healthy Bay

Dana Coggon, Board Chair

Executive Director, Pierce County Conservation District

Alicia Lawver, MBA, APR

Director of Strategic Planning – Tacoma Public Schools

Craig Davison

Executive Director of Marketing and Communications – MultiCare Foundations

Johannes Ariens

Principal/Commodity Companies

Alicia Klein

Network Program Manager, Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

Joy Stanford

Political Director, Washington Conservation Action

Justin Hentges

Chief Financial and Management Officer, National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program, Serving in his personal capacity

Pete Reyes, LPN

Adolescent Behavioral Health Nurse, Comprehensive Life Resources

Kenneth Martin

Policy Director, Office of the Governor, State of Washington, Serving on the Board in his personal capacity

Elise Richman

Professor of Art, Affiliate Environmental Studies and Sciences Faculty, and Chair of the Department of Art and Art History, University of Puget Sound

Policy and Technical Advisory Committee

Our Policy and Technical Advisory Committee is made up of passionate experts in oceanography, hydrogeology, chemistry, marine ecology, fish biology, environmental monitoring, sustainability and environmental law. This advisory group allows Communities for a Healthy Bay to cultivate a deep understanding of the scientific and policy issues related to our work. Meet the experts!

Sheri Tonn, Committee Chair Professor of Chemistry, Pacific Lutheran University (retired) and co-founder of  Communities for a Healthy Bay

Barry Goldstein Professor of Geology, University of Puget Sound

Justin Hentges Chief Financial and Management Officer, National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program Serving in his personal capacity

Kristin Lynett  Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability Manager, City of Tacoma

 

*Participation in CHB’s Policy & Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) does not imply endorsement of PTAC activities nor policies from the Committee member’s employer.