Peng joins Group Health Foundation as the managing director of investments. He’s eager to apply his 15+ years of investing experience to generate financial returns that support the Foundation’s mission. Peng says, “I believe Group Health Foundation’s purpose of improving health and racial equity is fundamentally important.” He feels fortunate to have gotten his start

Jorge comes to Group Health Foundation from Astoria, Oregon, where he served as the executive director of the Lower Columbia Hispanic Council (LCHC).

“The idea of facilitating access to philanthropy for rural communities on their own terms, while assisting in the development of processes and projects of significance that ultimately affect the health outcomes of rural and marginalized communities, is something that drives me on a personal level.”

Steven will join Group Health Foundation this July as our portfolio director of advocacy and leadership. “It is such a rich opportunity to work with individuals, families, organizations, and leaders from across Washington State’s rural communities, tribes, and larger and smaller cities.”

Kate emigrated from Seoul, Korea to Olympia, Washington when she was 15 years old. “It was a drastic culture shock moving from a major urban city to a small town.” She says growing up in an immigrant family and multicultural environment helped her see the value of diversity and inclusion.

At Group Health Foundation, we believe that communities know what they need to improve health, and we are dedicated to engaging the wisdom of communities to prioritize, design, and support collective approaches. Board member Seth Kirby draws upon his experiences working with identity- and place-based communities to talk about the Foundation’s endeavors.