Health Sciences & Services Authority (HSSA) of Spokane County

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 3rd Term
Dr. Francisco Velazquez 10/26/2022 10/26/2026 Member, Mayor Appointee 3rd Term
Dr. Kevin Oldenburg 12/01/2021 11/30/2025 Member, Mayor Appointee 2nd Term
Alex Jackson 07/05/2022 10/14/2025 Member, Governor Appointee  
Alison Poulsen 10/18/2022 10/14/2026 Member, Governor Appointee  
Daryll DeWald 10/15/2019 10/14/2023 Member, Governor Appointee  
Dr. Allison Glasunow 01/14/2020 01/14/2024 Member, BoCC Appointee  
Jason Thackston 03/22/2022 03/22/2026 Member, BoCC Appointee  
Dr. David Vachon 03/05/2019 03/05/2026 Member, BoCC Appointee  

No recent agendas or minutes found.


Contact Information

Erin Williams Hueter
Executive Director
info@hssaspokane.org
509.474.0798