PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Announces Two Additions To Community Health Board (Photo) - 10/05/21

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished members to its Community Health Board.

Karin Edwards, Ed.D and Vanessa Gaston joins the 12-member Board that helps PeaceHealth Southwest in setting policies around quality, stewardship, community service and advocacy.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Edwards and Vanessa as they assume these important roles,” said Sean Gregory, Chief Executive for PeaceHealth Columbia Network. “Our volunteer Board is comprised of community leaders who we rely on for guidance and support in making decisions to ensure we continue to provide safe, compassionate care while staying true to our PeaceHealth Mission and Values.”

Vanessa Gaston, who assumed her Board role July 1, is Director for Clark County Community Service and is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of a $30 million annual budget and 47 staff. She has more than two decades of valuable experience in a variety of disciplines including strategic planning, management, advocacy, policy, and fundraising. 

Karin Edwards, Ed.D., who assumed her Board role October 1, serves as President of Clark College in Vancouver. Dr. Edwards manages core functions including strengthening racial equity, building community trust, championing student achievement and employee retention, and nurturing effective relationships with the community including local businesses and legislators. Prior to Clark College, Dr. Edwards also served as President of Portland Community College's Cascade campus, and had numerous leadership roles at colleges in Connecticut and New York.

We are grateful to Gaston, Edwards and our entire Community Health Board for their time, expertise and commitment to maintaining high quality health care in our community.

For more information about the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Community Health Board please visit:
peacehealth.org/community-health-boards/vancouver-washington

About PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center:
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed facility located at 400 NE Mother Joseph Place in Vancouver, WA., providing comprehensive specialty care for patients in southwest Washington. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.