WAFHA | Washington Association of Adult Family Home Providers
The Board governs WAFHA. Corporate officers are elected or appointed according to the bylaws. Directors should focus on oversight rather than routine daily management.
| Position | Appointed Person | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chair of the Board | Dr. Patrick Shompole | Filled |
| Vice Chair of the Board | Jessica Yaeger | Filled |
| Treasurer | Christopher Odinde | Filled |
| Director | Purity Karanja | Filled |
| Director | Abdoulaye Touray | Filled |
| Director | Allan Ngugi | Filled |
| Director | Bianca Powell | Filled |
| Director | Wil Morris, Esq. | Filled |
| Director | Sharon Ambaka | Filled |
The Executive Leadership Team manages WAFHA’s programs and day-to-day work under policies and budgets approved by the Board.
| Position | Appointed Person | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Monicah Cornish | Filled |
| Deputy Executive Director / Director of Operations | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Director of Finance and Administration | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Director of Human Resources | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Executive Assistant / Office Manager | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Bookkeeper / Accounting Manager | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Position | Appointed Person | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Community Outreach and Organizing | Nathaniel Ballantyne | Filled |
| Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy | Jessica Yaeger | Filled |
| Director of Membership and Member Relations | Ruth [last name needed] | Filled* |
| Director of Technology and Digital Communications | Eddie Vo | Filled |
| General Counsel / Director of Legal Affairs | Wil Morris, Esq. | Filled* |
| Director of Education and Training | Violet Obonyo, RN | Filled |
| Director of Business Relations and Strategic Partnerships | Pierre G. De Laforce | Filled |
| Director of Provider Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Director of Communications and Public Relations | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Director of Fundraising and Development | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Director of Events and Conferences | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Director of Medicaid, MCO, and Billing Support | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Director of Caregiver Workforce Development | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Director of Quality, Compliance, and Provider Support | To be appointed | Vacant |
Regional leaders report local concerns, recruit members, coordinate meetings, and connect providers with statewide programs. They do not become voting directors unless separately elected or appointed to the Board.
| Position | Appointed Person | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington Regional Director | To be appointed | Vacant |
| King County Regional Director | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Pierce County Regional Director | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Northwest Washington Regional Director | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Southwest Washington Regional Director | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Central Washington Regional Director | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Olympic Peninsula Regional Director | To be appointed | Vacant |
Committee chairs should be appointed by the Board. Committee members may include directors, provider members, staff, and qualified advisors, subject to the bylaws.
| Position | Appointed Person | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Committee Chair | Chair of the Board | Ex officio |
| Finance and Audit Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Governance and Nominating Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Legislative and Public Policy Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Membership and Outreach Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Education and Training Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Ethics and Conflict-of-Interest Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Provider Rights and Regulatory Affairs Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Business Partnerships Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Events and Annual Conference Committee Chair | To be appointed | Vacant |
Advisors provide specialized guidance but should not vote or bind WAFHA unless separately authorized. Engagement letters should define the role of attorneys, accountants, and other professionals.
| Position | Appointed Person | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Advisor | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Nursing and Clinical Advisor | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Legal Advisor / Outside Counsel | To be appointed as needed | Vacant |
| Labor and Employment Advisor | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Accounting and Tax Advisor | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Insurance and Risk Management Advisor | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Medicaid and MCO Billing Advisor | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Caregiver Representative | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Resident and Family Representative | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Guardianship and Resident-Rights Advisor | To be appointed | Vacant |
| Information Security and Privacy Advisor | To be appointed | Vacant |
