Team

	Sue Anderson Program Director, Health Equity Partners™ Sue is responsible for providing leadership to and management of C.H.E.F.’s philanthropic efforts. She works to establish key strategic relationships with individuals, state and national governmental agencies, corporations and other agencies and organizations with the goal of eliminating health inequities. She also promotes the organization's mission and assists in achieving the organization’s business and social objectives as well as assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of grant giving and health education programs. Sue has been a health educator for over 25 years. Sue has helped hundreds of Washington state schools implement coordinated school health education programs and, most recently established and directed C.H.E.F.'s early childhood initiative. Sue received her bachelor’s degree in community health education from Western Washington University and also attended the three-month Virginia Satir International Summer Training Institute. She has been with C.H.E.F. since 1982.
	Kathy Burgoyne, PhD Vice President, Health Equity Partners™ Kathy is responsible for collaborating on the content development and the evaluation of C.H.E.F.’s programs, products and services to assure measurable outcomes on investment. She provides leadership and expertise for integrating current research findings into the development process and conducting outcome evaluations across the organization. In addition, Kathy provides leadership, vision and management of the Philanthropic division and works to establish key strategic relationships with individuals, state and national governmental agencies, corporations and other agencies and organizations. She is responsible for both short and long range planning of the organization’s business and social objectives. Kathy has been working in the prevention field for over 25 years, both as a practitioner and as a researcher. Kathy has a bachelor’s degree in political science and education, a master’s degree in counseling, and a PhD in educational policy and leadership. She joined C.H.E.F. in 2002.
	Larry Clark President and CEO As President and CEO of Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.®), Larry's responsibilities include working with the board of directors to set the overall vision and strategic direction for the organization, diversifying and increasing revenue and funding streams, acting as primary spokesman for the organization, and overseeing C.H.E.F.'s operations and staff. Outside of C.H.E.F., Larry also serves on several boards, including Grantmakers in Aging, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), and the Center for Social and Emotional Learning. In addition, he is a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation National Advisory Committee for their Local Initiative Funders Program. As a leader in his field, Larry is also a frequent workshop facilitator and panel member at national foundation conferences, addressing topics on health promotion, prevention education, and capacity-building and income-generation for non-profit organizations.
	Lynda Garitone Administrative Services Director Lynda is responsible for designing, planning and administering the organization’s Human Resource management programs and policies and acts as the organization’s Privacy Official and Security Official concerning HIPAA requirements. She is also responsible for the development and administration of office management and meeting room systems and procedures. Lynda is responsible for all intellectual property management and maintenance. Lynda holds a Professional in Human Resources certification. She joined C.H.E.F. in 1982..
	Marvin Hamanishi Vice President and CFO Marvin is responsible for the administrative areas of the organization, including accounting and finance, information technology, human resources, production, purchasing, and office management. He is also a member of C.H.E.F.®'s Executive Team. Prior to joining C.H.E.F., Marvin served as the director of finance at a high-tech research and development firm that developed a training simulator for the Department of Defense. He also served as the senior vice president at a regional bank and worked as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the Big Four accounting firms. Marvin is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner. He received his BA and MBA from the University of Washington. Marvin has been with C.H.E.F. since 1989.
	Karen Lewis Program Director, Health Equity Partners™ Karen is responsible for providing leadership to and management of C.H.E.F.’s philanthropic efforts. She works to establish key strategic relationships with individuals, state and national governmental agencies, corporations and other agencies and organizations with the goal of eliminating health inequities. Karen promotes the organization’s mission and assists in achieving the organization’s business and social objectives as well as assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of grant giving and health education programs. Karen has responsibility for overseeing the Division’s convening function including the responsibility for all aspects of developing and implementing an annual conference. Karen’s experience includes extensive health education program management, curriculum and training development, community collaborations, grants management and classroom teaching. Karen received her bachelor’s degree in education and biology and she is also a Certified Health Education Specialist. Karen has been with C.H.E.F. since 1989.
	Kari Lewis Executive Assistant, Health Equity Partners™ Kari performs a variety of administrative, secretarial and support services for the Philanthropic and Public Policy divisions. Kari joined C.H.E.F. in 2005.
	Michelle McCain Accountant Michelle is responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate financial information for management and the Board of Directors, preparation of the organization’s payroll and related filings, and coordination of the organization’s annual forecast and annual budget process. She is also responsible for all revenue and invoicing aspects of Accounts Receivable up to the reconciliation with the General Ledger. Michelle analyzes accounting documents for accuracy, identifies problem areas, proposes solutions and initiates corrective actions including recording accounting details of business transactions and collection of customer accounts. Michelle has been with C.H.E.F. since 1990.
	Julie Peterson Senior Director of Public Affairs Julie is responsible for the vision, leadership, planning and implementation of a Public Affairs plan that promotes the organization’s mission through public policy. Julie’s public policy advocacy and legislative work is recognized by Philanthropy Northwest, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services’ Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) and the National Network for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities. Currently, Julie serves as the past president of the Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention. Prior to her arrival at C.H.E.F., she was the deputy director of the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission. She served as the agency's legislative liaison and a member of the interagency work group on drugs. Julie joined C.H.E.F. in 1989.
	Annie Sanicki Administrative Assistant, MissionWise® Annie is responsible for performing administrative duties for the President/CEO and Vice President/CFO and is responsible for performing a variety of administrative, secretarial and support services for the MissionWise Division. The position is responsible for completing duties to relieve key management from routine administrative matters. Anne joined C.H.E.F. in 2009.
	Ned Schaub Partnership Development Director, MissionWise® Ned is responsible for identifying, managing and maximizing the impact of numerous partnership relationships and programs, including relationships with philanthropic partners, knowledge partners, and other social sector partners. In addition, he provides business and strategic planning consultation, training, and coaching to organizations in the social sector. Ned also assists with the development of the MissionWise model and provides guidance to other staff and consultants. Ned has worked in the social sector for over 14 years, predominantly in social services and philanthropy. In 2001, he joined the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to develop program substance and was also responsible for the development and management of a portfolio of grants. Prior to that, Ned was a program assistant in the MacArthur Foundation’s Conservation and Sustainable Development Program. Ned holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco. Ned joined C.H.E.F. in 2006.
	Joel Schmidt Web Developer Joel is responsible for developing, creating, managing, and maintaining all Web-related content and services. He is responsible for all phases of development, including analysis, design, programming, documentation, training, and implementation of web applications. Joel joined C.H.E.F. in 2004.
	Laura Torrell Program Manager, MissionWise® Laura is responsible for establishing, monitoring, and facilitating the systems and processes required for the effective delivery of MissionWise offerings, including Webinars, developing and overseeing project plans, budgets and timelines. She is also responsible for developing, monitoring and refinement of the systems to support the MissionWise division, including internal communications. Laura received her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from Central Washington University and is a certified Health Education Specialist. She is a current member and former board member of the Pacific Northwest Society of Public Heath Education, as well as a current member of Eta Sigma Gamma, a professional honor in Health Education, and the Social Enterprise Alliance. Laura joined C.H.E.F. in 2000.
	Michael Oxman Communications Consultant Since 2001, Michael has led strategic communications for Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.®). He brings 25 years of global communications experience from the for-profit world to the nonprofit sector. At C.H.E.F., Michael oversees all internal and external communications, with primary responsibility for the development, design, creation, and dissemination of the organization’s core messaging strategies. Prior to his work with C.H.E.F., Michael was a senior communications executive at Euro RSCG Worldwide in the firm’s Chicago office. During his time at Euro RSCG, Michael led strategic brand development for Walgreens, one of its largest private sector clients, and also initiated his work in the public sector for Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.). Prior to joining Euro RSCG, Michael was a Senior Vice President at D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles (DMB&B) in its Detroit office, leading strategic brand development for the Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors. Earlier in his career, Michael held executive positions at other leading advertising agencies, advising large clients on brand strategy for venerable brands such as Chiquita Brands Worldwide, The Iams Pet Food Company, and The Stroh Brewery Company. Michael began his career at BBDO Worldwide after receiving his Masters Degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Chicago. He obtained his Bachelors Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.