Committee Structure

Membership

The CHW Leadership Committee has a two-thirds majority community health worker membership. It also includes different sector representatives, including membership organizations, the state Health Care Authority, community-based organizations, health care systems, community colleges, and Accountable Communities of Health.

DOH, together with the Public Health Centers for Excellence at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department, supports the work of the CHW Leadership Committee. They facilitate meetings, support strategic workplan development, and advocate for CHW Leadership Committee priorities. They do not hold a voting role on the CHW Leadership Committee.

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Meetings and Subcommittee Information

The CHW Leadership Committee meets monthly. Most CHW Leadership Committee meetings are held virtually. Participants will receive travel reimbursements for in-person meetings.

There are five subcommittees:

  • Training and Education
  • Visibility and Infrastructure
  • Employer Support
  • Sustainability and Growth
  • Operations

The first four listed subcommittees focus on one of the strategic priority areas of the CHW Leadership Committee workplan. Each subcommittee meets monthly, with some follow-up work. Members are asked to join at least one subcommittee. Some members serve on multiple subcommittees.

Membership Commitment and Opportunities

The CHW Leadership Committee is seeking new members. See the Join the CHW Leadership Committee page for information about membership criteria and commitment. You can also review the application. Contact the state Department of Health's manager of the CHW Leadership Committee John Friedl for questions.