Dear Partners and Community Members,

At HealthierHere, we remain steadfast in our commitment to a simple but powerful promise: that every person in King County deserves equitable access to whole-person care—care that supports not just physical health, but mental, emotional, and social well-being—that helps people thrive.

Since our founding in 2017, we’ve worked across sectors to dismantle systemic barriers and co-design solutions that reflect the lived experiences of our communities. In 2024, that vision took meaningful steps forward. Together, we:

  • Navigated the transition to Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0, embracing new opportunities to innovate and collaborate.
  • Launched programs and technologies that empower our partners and uplift communities.
  • Establish our 2024–2028 Strategic Priorities to guide the next phase of our work.

These milestones are more than achievements—they are lifelines in a time of growing uncertainty. The environment we’re operating in is increasingly complex: economic pressures, workforce shortages, and persistent inequities continue to challenge our systems and communities. Yet, it is precisely in this moment that our work matters most.

We are building a foundation for a countywide—and ultimately statewide—system of whole-person care coordination that is more responsive, more equitable, and more sustainable. This is not easy work, but it is essential. And we are making progress, step by step, because of your partnership.

Thank you for walking this path with us. As you read through this year’s report, we invite you to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together—and to recommit with us to the work ahead. The challenges are real, but so is our collective power to transform health and well-being for all.

With gratitude and resolve,

Fostering Our Impact

$5.6 Million
invested in King County partner organizations
200+
organizations engaged through partnerships and collaborations
500+
people participating in convenings
2000+
Community Hub clients connected to social and health services
169
individual users of Connect2 Technology across 29 organizations
100+
Community Based Workers and supervisors hired and trained through HealthierHere Community Hub
To create lasting change in our region and beyond, HealthierHere approaches creating and measuring impact through a holistic lens, from individuals and organizations all the way to populations and systems.
Partners and staff discuss community health priorities at HealthierHere's 2024 Cultivating Connections convening.
Staff from Solid Ground share a poster featuring their Community Innovation project funded by HealthierHere.
Leaders from partner organizations, AZISWA, Project Access Northwest, and Sound Generations speak on a panel about adopting Connect2 Coordinator technology.
Members of HealthierHere's Equity & Engagement Team, Marya Gingrey and Abriel Johnny (Cowichan and Tlingit), help lead the 2024 Cultivating Connections convening.
Scott Pinkham (Nez Perce) of United Indians of All Tribes Foundation shares about  Tribal health and sovereignty.
Partners came together for the HealthierHere Community Hub Launch Celebration to build relationships, share about their organizations, and recognize collective achievements.
Tanya Marceau (Blackfeet and Redlake) and Leah Tanner (nimíipuu/Nez Perce) of Native American Women's Dialogue on Infant Mortality (NAWDIM) engage in conversation
HealthierHere's team members John Kim and Valerie Chen, collaborate during an all-staff meeting activity.

Highlights

Alongside our network of partners, we’re working together to ensure all individuals can access the care and resources they need to live well. As the Accountable Community of Health (ACH) for King County, HealthierHere is part of a statewide effort working to transform health and social care systems. Below, see highlights from our collaborative work in 2024.
The HealthierHere Community Hub is a free, confidential service that helps King County residents connect with the resources they need — from food, to healthcare, utility assistance, and more. Built for long-term impact and sustainability, the Community Hub onboarded 17 community-based organizations in 2024 to form a coordinated network of support, with community based workers (CBWs) at the center. They bring deep knowledge of local resources and communities, and a commitment to walking alongside clients as long as support is needed.

“This partnership has opened new pathways for building trust and understanding—making a profound impact on both the lives of our clients and the well-being of our broader community.”

LaVonne Fachner, Director of Aging and Independent Living Programs, Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW)
Learn more about the HealthierHere Community Hub here
Connect2 is the care coordination technology co-designed by HealthierHere alongside community partners. Our suite of technology solutions designed for community-based workers and organizations coordinating services help to ensure people get connected to the whole-person care they need.

“We’re able to offer care coordination for anything that our community offers. So [Connect2] changed the way in which our organization operates exponentially.”

Gary Renville, President and CEO, Project Access NW - Community Hub Case Management Partner and Connect2 User
Learn more about Connect2 here
At HealthierHere, we believe lasting change begins with connection. Our 2024 Cultivating Connections series brought partners and community voices together to share stories, learn from one another, and spark ideas for a healthier King County. These gatherings deepened trust and strengthened the relationships that make collective action possible.

“Connections are key, relationships are key to moving anywhere forward. The sky’s the limit for us if we have those deep relationships with each other.”

Leah Tanner (Nimíipuu/Nez Perce)
Co-Coordinator, Native American Women’s Dialogue on Infant Mortality (NAWDIM)
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Bringing together community, tribal, native-led/native-serving, healthcare, behavioral health, and social service organizations, the HealthierHere Community Care Network strengthens cross-sector collaboration through partnership, supports the community-based workforce, and fosters shared learning to advance health equity and improve outcomes for people across King County.

“The Community Care network is nimble and responsive. We not only center the priorities of individuals and families who are receiving services but we are also able to work with partner organizations individually to determine the best ways for the network to serve their clients, extend the reach of their current services and support them in meeting their mission.”

Anne Farrell-Sheffer, Community Care Network Director
HealthierHere
Learn more about opportunities with the Community Care Network here
HealthierHere’s Community and Tribal Innovations initiative supported 14 partner organizations to develop inventive community-based solutions to transform the way that people access or experience health and social services in King County. Partners created Scale & Sustain Playbooks to help others discover practical insights.
Real change begins with listening. In 2024, HealthierHere’s Landscape Assessment invited community members and partners across King County to share their challenges and hopes for a healthier future. Their voices now guide how we work together to create a more equitable system of care.

Change Powered by People

Board representation by sector
Our work is shaped by the wisdom and expertise of our community members and cross-sector partners. Through collaboration and shared leadership, these diverse voices help ensure our work is responsive, equitable, and rooted in the realities of the people we serve.
“Knowledge and understanding are able to uplift what the community truly needs.”
Ixtlixochitl White Hawk (Mexika-Tenochca/Otomi/Tarasco)
Co-Director, Ancestral Sisterhood; HealthierHere Governing Board Member

Governing Board Members

Andrea Yip - Planning Manager, Aging & Disability Services, City of Seattle
‍Marguerite Ro - Washington State Director, AARP Washington
‍Michael Ninburg - Sabbatical / Former Executive Director, Hepatitis Education Project
‍Hiroshi Nakano - Vice President of Value Based Initiatives, Valley Medical Center
Swee May Cripe - Consultant, Dicentra Consulting, LLC
‍Blishda Lacet - Manager and Regional Administrator, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention, Public Health Seattle-King County
‍Zakeyo Ngoma - President, Association of Zambians in Seattle, WA (AZISWA)
‍Janelle Okorogu - Program Director, Center of MultiCultural Health
Ixtlixochitl Salinas White Hawk - Co-Director, Ancestral Sisterhood
Jolene Williams - Elected Official,  Snoqualmie Tribal Council
‍Meriah Gille - Chief Information Officer, Seattle Indian Health Board
‍Kay Culbertson - Health and Human Services Executive Director, Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Matías Valenzuela - Director of the Office of Equity and Community Partnerships, Public Health Seattle & King County
‍Semra Riddle - Councilmember, City of Lake Forest Park
Claudia D'Allegri - Senior Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Sea Mar Community Health Centers
‍Pela Terry - Executive Director,  Atlantic Street Center
‍Beth Johnson - President and CEO, Coordinated Care
Kelli Nomura - Chief Executive Officer, International Community Health Services (ICHS)
‍Stacey Devenney - Assistant Administrator for Behavioral Health and Primary Care, Harborview Medical CenterLaurent Rotival - Senior Vice President of Strategic Technology Solutions & Chief Information Officer, Cambia Health Solutions
Larry Buycks - Chief Financial Officer, Seattle Foundation

Community Care Network Advisory Group Members

Aundrea Jackson  - Chief Operations Officer, Crisis Connections  
‍Cody West - Chief Program Officer, Peer Washington
Don Clayton - Clinical Director, Catholic Community Services King County
Gary Renville  - Executive Director, Project Access Northwest
Jamie Formisano - Deputy Director of Community Services, Eastside Fire and Rescue
‍Jocelyn Lui - Projects Director, Asian Counseling & Referral Service
‍John Kim - Chief Executive Officer, HealthierHere
‍Katherine Ferguson-Mahan Latet - Principal, FM Latet Consulting
‍Kayla Down - Director of Strategic Program Management, Premera Blue Cross
‍Modester Chatta  - Board Member, Association of Zambians in Seattle WA
‍Paige Denison - Director of Health, Wellness and Project Enhance, Sound Generations
‍Prathiba Pinnamaneni - Sr. Community Health Program Manager, Kaiser Permanente Washington
‍Sally Sundar  - Director of Health Integration, YMCA of Greater Seattle
‍Sarah Lennox - Director of Care Support, HealthPoint
‍Shalimar Gonzales - Chief Executive Officer, Solid Ground
‍Scott Pinkham - Manager of Equity Programs, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
‍Stephanie VanderVelden-Johns - Supportive Services Director, Mary’s Place
‍Tiffany Williams - Program and Policy Lead Best Starts for Kids, Public Health Seattle King County
‍Tashau Asefaw - Director, Social Drivers of Health, Community Health Plan of Washington
‍Veronica Owens - Chief Seattle Club

People are the heart of HealthierHere. Our team’s passion and purpose drive our mission forward and fuel our commitment to equity and lasting change.

In 2024, we nearly doubled our staff, developed an internal culture charter, and celebrated the launch and growth of multiple programs many years in the works.

Building Forward

2024 has shown us what’s possible when communities lead and systems listen. With the strength of our partnerships, HealthierHere is building momentum toward a more connected, equitable King County. We’re proud of the groundwork we’ve laid together, and are even more excited for the work ahead.
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