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From that time he has focused on his passion for the labor movement and providing a voice for those that would otherwise be silenced. Over the past twenty years, Pete has built a record of accomplishments based on his tireless work to better the lives of working people. He is recognized as a labor leader in our region and across the country. Pete currently sits on the Teamsters International Brewery and Soft Drink Workers conference and is the youngest member as well as the first Asian Pacific Islander to sit on the executive board.

He has never forgotten his roots and understands how important it is for people to have a voice in their workplace and community. Through effective contract negotiations, political advocacy, hard won strikes and never taking no for an answer, his Members enjoy strong wages for their work, the contractual right to great and affordable health care and healthy and vibrant pensions when they choose to retire.

Growing up poor, I understand what it means not to have it. For two decades I have fought for this basic human right for worker after worker from all walks of life and different industries. I have seen the path of health care change over the years and understand the economic and social costs associated through Taft-Hartley Plans, Employer plans and Government exchanges. I know one thing. We have to tackle this issue together so that we can make this basic human right a reality for everyone.

Pete is married to his lovely wife Laurine. Laurine is a surgical nurse by profession and they have two amazing and beautiful children. Their strong and awesome 4 year old daughter, Lucy and their all smiles baby boy, Finn. They both keep them busy with activities, running around the house and 2am bottle feedings. Shasti Conrad , Board Member, is a dynamic change-maker who has built her career understanding how a new, more diverse generation thinks and operates and fighting for diversity and inclusion — from the White House and Princeton University to the private and nonprofit sectors.

In her current role, she is responsible for building and expanding the Million Campaign, a youth mobilization effort to end child labor and trafficking, in the United States. Shasti has extensive experience mobilizing people and communities in pursuit of transformative social change.

She has been staff on 3 presidential campaigns and one senate campaign. In the Obama White House, Shasti served in various capacities, including as Assistant to Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, where she developed a policy portfolio on youth violence, and worked on disability rights and constituency outreach in the Office of Public Engagement. She joined AHW to find policy solutions in WA that involve people from our community and help influence the national conversation.

Stephanie Hillman , Board Member. Stephanie grew up on a farm in the Midwest and learned early on how people working together can positively impact their communities. As an adult, she collaborates to implement systems that will improve the experiences of patients, their families, and the people who serve them. She has worked in a public hospital, a non-profit pediatric hospital, a high-tech company, and a small boutique healthcare research firm.

Currently she splits time between her consulting business and an emerging health organization. Her focus has been to amplify the needs of key stakeholders, i.

Through quantitative data and qualitative narratives, Stephanie advises leaders to understand — from the user perspective — opportunities for improvement and to study exemplars to ascertain and replicate best practices. She has marketing expertise in branding, strategic planning, metrics, and communications. Stephanie combines the science of quality improvement, the art of storytelling, and the application of data to help organizations scale for growth and long-term success.

Stephanie and her husband Paul, a nurse, explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest with their two children and revel in nurturing family and friends with delicious food and lively conversation. They go on family adventures to experience other cultures, reduce fear of the unknown, and deeply appreciate how people live and love. Imagine a Washington where you, your loved ones, or co-workers never need to use a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for cancer treatment, or a major surgery.

Imagine never having to haggle with your insurance company over approval for treatment, or medical equipment, your doctor recommends. Imagine being able to focus on your recovery when you are sick. Thank you for supporting AHW as we work to expand access to affordable healthcare throughout Washington State. Get the latest legislative updates, be inspired to take action, and learn the ways you can help Alliance for a Healthy Washington achieve comprehensive, affordable, sustainable, healthcare for all Washington State residents.

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It's all about what you need to feel better. The U. It is fragmented and riddled with poor communication. An independent Patient Advocate can facilitate better continuity of care, smooth transitions or care, and enhanced communication.

During these unusual and stressful times, everything has needed to change. I hope that you and yours are coping as well as possible with the many losses and adjustments. While we all do our part by staying home, advocacy can still be conducted by phone or teleconference. If you need assistance with your healthcare, please reach out! I am also available to help coordinate more basic needs such as grocery shopping. There is an over-abundance of information out there and I don't want to needlessly add to it.

I would like to point to this one article that outlines the benefits and risks of being put on a ventilator. It serves as a useful tool for important conversations among loved ones. Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder.