Volunteer to Serve on the WSHLA Board of Trustees


WSHLA Board Nomination Application (information & application)

If you have ever thought, “I would love to volunteer with WSHLA!”  we would love to have you on the team. 

We are currently seeking nominations to fill the following position on our Board.

  • Trustee-at-Large 3 (2025-2028)

    • This position is currently vacant. The appointed Trustee will fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term through Spring of 2028.
    • The appointed Trustee will have the option to serve an additional three-year consecutive term from 2028–2031.

Volunteers who share their time and expertise with other WSHLA members get plenty back:

  • Expand your professional network
  • Learn new skills
  • Gain leadership opportunities and recognition
  • Shape and influence the future of your state association
  • Experience the satisfaction of giving back to your profession
  • Complimentary registration to the PNW Medical Management Conferences during service

The WSHLA Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the overall policy and direction of the associaiton. This governing body is tasked with setting the annual goals including activities, events, education and conferences and overseeing the committees to further the mission of WSHLA and serve its members.

None of the positions require a great deal of personal time. Estimated time commitment includes on average 3-4 hours per month, consisting of but not limited to: 6 bi-monthly Board Meetings via Zoom or in-person (rotates), volunteering at our 2027 annual conference.

  • April 27-29, 2027 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington

Download WSHLA Board of Trustees Handbook

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the Candidate Profile Application below. It must be completed by 11:59 pm Friday, June 19

To qualify to serve as a Trustee on the WSHLA Board, you must be an Active Member in good standing for a minimum one year and maintain your membership throughout your term.

Following the deadline for candidate submissions, the Board will review qualified candidates, conduct interviews and make an appointement to the vacancy.

We would love to have you on the WSHLA leadership team and look forward to receiving your candidate profile application form.

Questions about service on the WSHLA Board of Trustees can be sent to:

Jen Yahne, Immediate Past President and Nominations Committee Chair

Name: *
Current Title & Organization: *
City: *
Phone & Email: *
Years in Current Position : *
Education / Highest degree earned / Certifications: *
Years of experience in Healthcare Field: *
Your Current Group size (# FTE Providers): *
Tell us about yourself – What skills, experiences, passions, and personal qualities would you bring to the WSHLA Board of Trustees, and how would they enhance your service to the organization and its members?: *
Please describe any other personal or career achievements, organization leadership positions (civic, educational, charitable), or honors and awards received that you would like the nominating committee to know about you.: *
What motivated you to become a member of WSHLA?: *
Curriculum Vitae, bio sketches and resumes can be uploaded as a supplement to this form but are not required.:
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