Advisors

A 15-member project advisory group will provide guidance and direction for the Regional Academic Center. The group's mission is to:

• Identify environmental health capacity needs in the region, including gaps, barriers and obstacles
• Assist in developing partnerships and collaborations within the region
• Provide project guidance and advice
• Identify technical resources and experts
• Provide regional and agency perspectives on environmental issues
• Market the Regional Academic Center as a resource
• Assist in the selection of potential sites to receive center assistance

Advisory Committee Members

Janice Adair
Washington State Department of Health
Olympia, WA

Dean Finkenbinder
Wyoming State Department of Agriculture
Cheyenne, WY

Keith Higman
Island County Health Dept
Coupeville, WA

Scott Holmes
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
Lincoln, NE

Richard Kauffman, CAPT
US Public Health Service
Seattle, WA

Terry Ludlum
Fargo Cass Public Health
Fargo, ND

Bud Nicola, MD
Turning Point, National Program Office & Assignee, CDC
Seattle, WA

Joe Russell
Flathead City/County Health Dept
Kalispell, MT

Kristin Ryan
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Anchorage, AK

Dale Stephenson, PhD
Boise State University
Boise, ID

Mel Tonasket
Colville Confederated Tribal Council
Omak, WA

Alejandra Tres
Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs
Portland, OR

Tom Turco
Central Health District
Boise, ID

Laurie Walkner
University of IA
Iowa City, IA

Lila Wickham
Multnomah County Public Health Dept
Portland, OR