Free Clinic Of Southwest Washington Welcomes New Executive Director (Photo) - 12/26/18

VANCOUVER, Wash., December 26, 2018 -­ The Board of Directors of the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington has appointed Ann Wheelock as Executive Director. In this role, Ann will serve as the senior leader of the Free Clinic and represent the organization in the broader community. Since September, Ann has served as interim executive director.

“Ann stepped in during a time of transition and has successfully navigated through quite a bit of change in that short amount of time,” said Dawn Tolotti, President of the Free Clinic Board of Directors. “The clinic is blossoming under her leadership and we are thrilled that she has agreed to carry on in this important leadership role”   

A well-respected and highly regarded leader in the local community, Ann has held previous positions as CEO of the Columbia United Providers, a local Medicaid Health Plan and CFO of The Vancouver Clinic. Ann has a strong interest in helping underserved populations receive access to health care.

Her knowledge of the Free Clinic is extensive, as she has been involved with the organization for many years serving on the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and as Board Treasurer.

“I have a much greater appreciation for how well run and efficient the clinic is after spending each day here over the last few months,” said Ann Wheelock. “We have a wonderful group of staff and volunteers who do a lot with very limited resources. I am excited to help out.”

About the Free Clinic:

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington provides free, compassionate, quality health care to children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services. The Free Clinic offers medical, dental, vision and specialty care services from more than 500 volunteer professionals. The Free Clinic is funded by the local community, and all donations stay in Southwest Washington. For more information about the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, visit our website: freeclinics.org.