Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is made up of member representatives from within NPIP. The Board is made up of a minimum of seven seated Board positions, each from different regions within the state of Washington. Terms are staggered, with elections every two years. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please contact Sarah McDonnell at smcdonnell@chooseclear.com.

Map of districts
District 1: King • Snohomish • Skagit • Whatcom • San Juan • Island • Kitsap • Clallam • Jefferson
District 2: Pierce • Thurston • Mason • Grays Harbor • Pacific • Lewis • Skamania • Cowlitz • Clark • Wahkiakum
District 3: Okanogan • Chelan • Douglas • Grant • Kittitas • Yakima • Benton • Klickitat
District 4: Ferry • Stevens • Pend Oreille • Lincoln • Spokane • Adams • Whitman • Franklin • Walla Walla • Columbia • Garfield • Asotin
Julie VessPresident
Stanwood Camano Area FoundationProvisional At Large 4

Julie is the Community Impact Director at Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation. SCAF works with community members, businesses, and other local non-profit organizations to connect people who care with the causes and initiatives that matter most to them.

Mike Heinisch
Kent Youth and Family ServicesAt Large 2

Mike is the designee for Kent Youth and Family Services after 21 years as Executive Director of Kent Youth and Family Services and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Children’s Mental Health Specialist.

Karl JohansonPast President
Disability Action Center – NW, IncAt Large 3

Karl is the designee of the Disability Action Center-Northwest (DAC), a bi-state independent living center (ILC) with administrative offices in Moscow, Idaho.

Tom Venable
Methow Housing Trust Provisional Region 3 Position

As Executive Director, Tom leads Methow Housing Trust in developing and preserving affordable, quality housing in the Methow Valley. For over ten years, the organization has partnered with the community to advance its mission and support local housing needs.

Susan Kingsbury-ComeauVice President
Mt. Si Senior CenterProvisional Region 1 Position

Susan is the Executive Director at Mt. Si Senior Center, where they enhance the quality of life for older adults in the Snoqualmie Valley by providing a comprehensive network of services.

Amber JohnsonTreasurer
Spokane Neighborhood Action PartnersAt Large 1

Amber has been the Director of Mission Support for Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP), a nonprofit dedicated to provide people of low income with access to needed resources.

Madelyn Carlson
People for PeopleRegion 3 Position

Madelyn is the CEO for People For People. People For People is a nonprofit agency that strengthens communities with resources and opportunities that empower people and enriched lives.

David Harrison
FusionRegion 1 Position

David Harrison serves as Executive Director of Fusion. Fusion provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness. In addition, they provide job skills training for re-employment, and certified peer navigators to reduce families returning to homelessness after they leave their program.

Vacant
Region 2 Position

Vacant
Region 4 Position