Authorized by and Date: The Health Sciences & Services Authority Board is authorized effective on February 24, 1992.
Mission Statement/Purpose: The health sciences and services was established by the Washington legislature to promote bioscience-based economic development in Spokane County, and to advance new therapies and procedures to combat disease and to promote public health.
Membership: The board of 9 members includes 3 members appointed by the Governor, 3 members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, and 3 members appointed by the Mayor. Up to 5 additional members may be appointed by the Board. A full list of board members can be found on the official HSSA website.
Terms: 4 years from the date of appointment after the inaugural one, 2 or 3 year terms.
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: As a public entity, HSSA Spokane publishes all Board Meetings Agendas and Meeting Minutes. All meeting information can be found on the official HSSA website.
| Members | Appointed | Term Expiration | Position | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Darryl Potyk | 08/01/2023 | 07/31/2027 | Member, Mayor Appointee | 2nd Term |
| Dr. Francisco Velazquez | 10/26/2022 | 10/26/2026 | Member, Mayor Appointee | 3rd Term |
| John Powers | 03/03/2025 | 03/03/2029 | Member, Mayor Appointee | 1st Term |
| Chandima Bandara | 06/21/2025 | 06/21/2029 | Member, Board Appointee | 1st Term |
| Julie Orchard | 06/21/2024 | 06/21/2028 | Member, Board Appointee | 1st Term |
| Robin Pickering | 06/21/2024 | 06/21/2026 | Member, Board Appointee | 1st Term |
| Patrick Jones | 06/21/2024 | 06/21/2027 | Member, Board Appointee | 1st Term |
| Vange Ocasio Hochheimer | 06/21/2024 | 06/21/2026 | Member, Board Appointee | 1st Term |
| Alex Jackson | 07/15/2022 | 07/15/2026 | Member, Washington State Appointee | 1st Term |
| Daryll DeWald | 10/14/2023 | 10/14/2027 | Member, Washington State Appointee | 2nd Term |
| Lewis Rumpler | 08/07/2024 | 10/14/2026 | Member, Washington State Appointee | 1st Term |
| Dr. Allison Glasunow | 01/15/2024 | 01/15/2028 | Member, County Commissioner Appointee | 2nd Term |
| Alisha Benson | 05/21/2024 | 05/21/2028 | Member, County Commissioner Appointee | 1st Term |
| K. Collins Sprague | 03/22/2022 | 03/22/2026 | Member, County Commissioner Appointee | 1st Term |
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