Unity Care NW service bios.
I joined Unity Care NW in 2024.
I received my Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Idaho State University after receiving my Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois. After working in emergency medicine, I moved to family practice so that I could be involved with preventive medicine as well as early recognition and management of chronic conditions.
Adam comes to the board with a background in finance and education. He has spent the last several years teaching continuing education courses on personal finance and investments at Whatcom Community College. Adam moved to Bellingham from Seattle in 2016 with his wife and two kids and has loved every minute of it. He is a firm believer in the healthcare exchange and that healthcare is a human right that should not be tied to employer choice.
Teresa was born in Whatcom County and graduated from Ferndale High, and left after graduation to see the world. She lived in King County off and on for many years and also had the opportunity to live in Cairo, Egypt for 10 years. In 2006, she returned home to Bellingham. In 2015, she returned to school earning an AA degree in 2017, and has been employed for the past 6 years with an organization that “Powers the World.” Having struggled in many areas in life and come out on the other side, she was happy at the opportunity to give back to the very organizations that were so kind during those times. She is honored to have been elected as a Board member and wouldn’t be where she is today without the help of Unity Care NW, Opportunity Council, and Work Source Whatcom County.
Caty has a background in Molecular Biology and Virology. She received her BA in Public Health from Sacramento State in 1981. She retired in June 2021 after 40 years in the Biotech field where she worked as a Principal Scientist on various Diagnostic Tests used to protect the blood supply, and later as a Laboratory Supervisor, where she oversaw 70+ Research and Development labs. She is a transplant from the California East Bay Area and settled in the Blaine area where her husband’s family is from. She is currently the lead for the Blaine Emergency Response Team. She joined the UCNW Board in March 2024 and looks forward to serving the Whatcom County community.
Born and raised in Bellingham, Washington, I traveled across the mountains to receive a BS Degree in Biology/Biochemistry from Eastern Washington University. I then moved to the Midwest and completed my DDS degree at Creighton University School of Dentistry. During my time at Creighton, I was able to explore my passion for public health and community service, traveling to different locations throughout the state of Nebraska and providing dental care to underserved communities that have limited access to primary care services.
Working at Unity Care NW gives me the opportunity to work with a like-minded team, providing quality care to those I need. In my free time I enjoy snowboarding, biking, and spending time with family and friends.
I joined Unity Care NW in 2024. I received my Associate of Dental Hygiene from Bellingham Technical College, and have been providing dental care to patients of all ages since 2006. My goal is to ensure every patient feels comfortable during their dental procedures.
I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and cherish the opportunity to connect with my non-English speaking patients, making their visit more comfortable.
When I’m not at the clinic, you’ll find me enjoying quality time with my kids or indulging my passion for baking.
I joined Unity Care NW in January 2024. I received my Master’s in Advanced Addiction Therapies in 2022. I work with adult populations and specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders. I am certified as a Substance Use Disorder Professional by the Washington Department of Health.
I joined Unity Care NW in 2023.
I have a BA in Linguistics/European Studies from Seattle Pacific University, my BSN from Regis University, and my MSN – PMHNP from the University of South Alabama.
Danielle joined Unity Care NW in November of 2017. She has 8 years’ experience in the field of Human Resources and is dedicated to developing and implementing HR strategies that align with UCNW’s mission and values. Originally from Whatcom County, Danielle loves the PNW and all it has to offer. She graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Business Management.
I joined Unity Care NW in 2023.
I received a Bachelor of Science in Health Ecology from the University of Nevada, Reno. I received a Master of Public Health and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro University in Vallejo, California.
I have worked in family medicine since graduating from PA school. I love family medicine because it enables me to be a part of a patient’s health journey at so many stages of life. I provide general family practice but do have a passion for child and adolescent health, and chronic disease management, especially diabetes and hypertension.
It is my passionate belief that my role as a healthcare provider is to help patients achieve improved health as well as improved wellbeing. I am grateful to be a part of a community health center because I truly believe it is one of the best ways to support both individual patients and the community at large in achieving these goals.
Outside of work, I spend as much time as possible in nature and with my family. I love mountain biking, skiing, hiking, paddle boarding and kayaking.