Northwest Health Foundation Names Michael Alexander, William Thorndike to Board; Appoints Reverend W.J. Mark Knutson Chair
New Members Bring Diverse Perspectives

“We believe that communities are the best advocates for their own health,” said Foundation president Nichole Maher. “Michael and Bill embody this approach through their expansive work in Oregon’s diverse communities. I know they join our incoming Board Chair in furthering the Foundation’s vision of giving every person the opportunity to lead a healthy life.”
“At the Urban League, I’ve seen first hand that for too many of us, conditions where we’re born, learn, live and work limit our choices and our opportunity to be healthy,” said Alexander. “I’m excited to be part of a foundation committed to changing those conditions.”
“From the living room to the boardroom, many causes affect the health of our communities,” said Thorndike. “I get that. Northwest Health Foundation gets that. Now we get to work on that together.”
“There are great societal disparities today and people are hurting,” said Rev. Knutson. “Michael and Bill, our board and staff are committed to community solutions and partnerships as well as vigorous statewide advocacy for social justice.”
About Michael Alexander

About Bill Thorndike


The mission of the Northwest Health Foundation is to advance, support, and promote the health of the people in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The Foundation invests in the root causes of health through community-driven solutions and seeks to ensure that the voices of all people are represented in health policy discussions. More information can be found at www.nwhf.org.
Jan 17 2014
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