Our Team

Janessa is a health services researcher with expertise in improving access to health care services in rural and underserved communities. With over 15 years of experience in public health research and engagement, she holds a PhD in Health Services Research and an MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health from the University of Washington School of Public Health.

Janessa is an expert in research study design, epidemiology, and quantitative data analysis. She has a proven track record of collecting and analyzing complex data from local, state, and federal sources. Her expertise in participatory community research approaches, including group concept mapping, makes her a valuable asset in engaging rural communities for evaluative and strategic planning efforts.

Carmen Gonzalez holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Southern California and has extensive research experience in the areas of health communication, health disparities, and digital equity. As an expert in community-based research and research translation, she has worked with academic and community partners on a number of federally funded projects focused on health equity.

Carmen's research is focused on serving the needs of minoritized communities, particularly immigrant and Latino populations. She will lead and design Spanish language focus groups and interviews and will consult on survey design.

Karin has over 20 years of experience working in public health - specializing in behavioral health, homeless services, and supportive housing.

She has worked with local and state health departments and national nonprofit organizations, facilitating needs assessments, strategic planning and system improvement efforts. She is trained in the Institute of Cultural Affairs Technology of Participation and Liberating Structures facilitation methods.

Karin currently works at Public Health - Seattle & King County on the Overdose Prevention and Response team.

Cristina is a sociologist and public health professional with more than 10 years of experience in public health research and education. Her main research interests revolve around the health and well-being of pediatric populations and their families, quality of life in patients with chronic conditions, social and cultural diversity, as well as social inequity and stigmatization.

Kristina is an Air Force brat born in the Philippines and raised in the South. She has great discipline for working out but no self-control when it comes to cheese fries or French pastry.

She likes her design concepts and files to be tidy but prefers her brainstorming sessions to be a hot mess. She loves learning new things, traveling to new places, cooking new dishes, and trying new experiences—except for durian, which she has tried but can't stand.

With 14 years of experience as an art director, Kristina still loves being a creative. Her portfolio can be viewed at www.kristinaspaid.com .

Molly McKinney is a licensed RN with an MS in Public Health. They specialize in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, writing, and health research. Their experience includes women’s health, suicide prevention, health education, and frontline healthcare.

Angie serves as the Executive Assistant for Heidi Berthoud Consulting. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, where she enhanced her Recreation Management studies by creating a specialized track in Holistic Programs Management, integrating sustainability, arts, and outdoor recreation/education for a holistic approach to community program development.

Angie has over eight years of professional experience in program coordination, project management, operations, and community engagement advancing impactful initiatives. Her professional journey was previously in the nonprofit sector for initiatives spanning community wellness, outdoor recreation, food equity, and sustainability.

Outside of work, Angie enjoys hiking in the mountains, practicing yoga, and exploring her creative side through art.