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Rebecca brings four decades of technology leadership together with an active clinical practice in mental health counseling. She most recently served as Chief Technology Officer at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, following 24 years as VP of Technology at Health Communications, Inc., where she built and led large-scale learning platforms serving hundreds of thousands of students annually. She is also the founder of Praxnote, an AI-first clinical platform for behavioral health practitioners. In 2025 Rebecca completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and now practices as a licensed therapist in Washington, with a focus on trauma-informed care for high-risk, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. A Unity Care NW patient and Bellingham resident, she joined the Board in June 2026, drawn to UCNW’s integrated, whole-person model from both her professional work and her own experience as a patient navigating chronic illness.

After completing a Master of Science degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) from Utah State University, Nancy’s working life was management in non-profit healthcare.  Organizations included Lewis County Public Hospital District in Morton, WA; two clinics for Planned Parenthood of Western Washington (Lakewood and Olympia), and a Federally Qualified Health Center for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (McMinnville, OR).  Along the way she earned a second Master of Science Health Administration from the University of Colorado Executive Program and several certificates including Primary Integrated Care from Fairleigh University via George Fox University (Newberg, OR).

Retired to Blaine in 2021, Nancy has rediscovered a passion for growing flowers and vegetables and all things quilting.  She is a patient in medical, dental, lab and pharmacy through the Unity Care clinics; and is 5 years post treatment for breast cancer, which was skillfully managed by a team of Unity providers.

Nancy was elected to the Board in 2026.

Jonathan is a practicing attorney and principal of Samish Hill Legal in Bellingham. He is a graduate of the University of Washington journalism program and Villanova University School of Law. His professional career has taken him from covering the Washington State Capitol in Olympia as a journalist for The Oregonian, to working as a U.S. Congressional staffer for one of the “Stupak Nine” during the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, to his current role as a general counsel and litigation attorney in Washington, representing a broad range of individuals and business. He regularly serves as a volunteer attorney for LAW Advocates and is proud to contribute to the Whatcom County community in new ways with his role on the Unity Care NW board.

Chelsea graduated in 2025 with her Masters in Public Health and has worked in higher education, health education, and is currently working in community engagement & programming. Working within and advocating for marginalized and underrepresented populations remains her focus in any role she holds. She is passionate about maternal & infant health, patient advocacy, and quality measures. Chelsea joined the Board in February 2025 and is dedicated to working with UCNW to continue working towards ensuring that everyone has access to care necessary to thrive.