A board of directors governs the WSMA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to creating transformational health care change.

Foundation Board of Directors

A board of directors governs the WSMA Foundation for Health Care Improvement, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to creating transformational health care change at all levels—individual, organizational, and statewide. At the WSMA Foundation, we believe in a future where physicians are healthy and fulfilled; where physicians, the health care team, and patients are partners; and where all Washingtonians experience equitable, quality care that aligns with their needs, goals, and values. The Foundation board of directors is composed of nine members, all of whom (except for the WSMA CEO) are appointed by the WSMA board of trustees. Members serve three-year terms and can serve up to two terms.

Board of Directors and Staff

Bindu Nayak, MD

Bindu Nayak, MD
President

Sheila Kirkegaard

Sheila Kirkegaard
Vice President

Farrokh Farrokhi, MD

Farrokh Farrokhi, MD
Secretary/Treasurer

Bill Hirota, MD

Bill Hirota, MD
Director

Katina Rue, DO

Katina Rue, DO
Director

Sherre Sharpe, MD

Sheree Sharpe, MD
Director

Sheila Tallman

Sheela Tallman
Director

Estell Williams, MD

Estell Williams, MD
Director

Jennifer Hanscom

Jennifer Hanscom
Chief Executive Officer

Staff

Amy Fredericks, WSMA director of finance

Contact information

WSMA Foundation for Health Care Improvement
1215 4th Ave., Suite 1901
Seattle, WA 98161
Phone: 206.441.9762
Fax: 206.441.5863
Email: foundation@wsma.org