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Thomas Amidon, MD
Dr. Amidon is Medical Director of The Hope. He is a cardiologist in private practice in Bellevue. Dr. Amidon is one of The Hope's Clinical Research Physicians. |
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Kristin Black
Kristin joined the Board in 2005. She is a Professional Service Manager for the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca with a primary focus on cardiovascular disease. Kristin co-chairs the Fundraising Committee and sits on the Communications Committee. |
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Jon Brock, Chair
Jon is an assistant professor at the University of Washington in the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs. |
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Patricia Buchsel, RN
Patricia is on Seattle University’s School of Nursing’s adjunct faculty. She currently co-chairs the Education Committee. |
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Tracey Conway
Tracey is a highly awarded actress and heart disease survivor. She is owner of Tracey Conway Speaking, where she shares the story of her bout with heart disease. Tracey is a member of the Communications Committee. |
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Gordon Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.
Gordon is the Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Co-Director of Children’s Heart Center. His clinical interests include complex neonatal repairs, pediatric heart and lung transplant, mechanical cardiac assistance and heart failure. He joined The Hope’s board in 2008. |
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Kirsten Duke
Kirsten Duke is a CPA with Ernst & Young in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services practice. Kirsten officially joined the board in 2007. She has been a member of the Sauvage Healing Heart Guild since 2002. She served as president of the guild for 2006-2007. Kirsten currently serves as the Board Treasurer. |
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Kelly Hartsell
Kelly joined the Hope Board in 2008 and brings with her a tremendous marketing background. She is currently Vice President of Management and Marketing for Simon Property Group. |
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Stephen Hollomon
Steve is the Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Hollomon Daniel & Chavez. He also chairs the Hope Heart Classic Golf Tournament. Steve sits on the Board Personnel Committee as well. |
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James Leggett, MD
Dr. Leggett is the associate Medical Director of The Hope. He is a cardiologist in private practice in Bellevue, and part of The Hope's clinical research program. |
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Carrie Middlemiss
Carrie has worked for WaMu for more than 17 years. Her current role is Vice President, Northwest Division Marketing Manager for the Washington and Oregon markets. She joined the board in 2008. |
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Phil Nudelman
Dr. Nudelman served as CEO of The Hope for 7 years. Prior to that he had a career with Group Health Cooperative, the nation's largest consumer-governed healthcare delivery system, which spanned 30 years. Phil co-chairs the Board Fundraising Committee. |
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Craig W. Phillips
Craig joined The Hope in 2008. He is the President and COO of biopharmaceutical company Cell Therapeutics Inc. Prior to that he was vice president and general manager of Bayer Healthcare Oncology. |
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Brian Pierson
Brian is an Associate Director with Convergent Wealth Advisors. He has a rich background in building community service initiatives and mobilizing volunteers. Brian is dedicated to fostering community philanthropy and volunteerism. He joined The Hope’s board in 2008. |
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Scott Rabinowitz
Scott joined the Board in 2007. He serves as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of DHR Executive Search’s Seattle office which he recently opened. Scott is the Chair Elect and currently chairs the Board Personnel Committee as well as sits on the Board Development Committee. |
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Buddy Ratner, Ph.D.
Buddy is head of the bio-engineering department at the University of Washington. He is an active partner in the joint Youth Take Heart education program.. |
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Juana Royster
Juana Royster is the community health education specialist with the Washington State University Extension, managing the Diabetes program. She served on the Women Take Heart committee for the past 3-years. Juana joined the Board in 2005. Juana is currently co-chairing the Board Education Committee.
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Lester R. Sauvage, MD
Dr. Sauvage is founder of The Hope Heart Institute and an ex-officio member of the Board. |
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Wende Sauvage
Wende joined The Hope in 2007. She is a broker at Flinn Ferguson Corporate Real Estate. She also chairs the Board Development Committee while serving on the Fundraising Committee. |
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Brad Vancour
Brad is an Associate Broker at Suncadia Resort, Washington’s first year round resort. Brad joined the Hope in 2006 and was instrumental in starting the Women’s Only Annual Golf Event at Suncadia. Brad is a member of the Finance Committee. |
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Tom Wight, PhD
Tom is head of Vascular Biology in The Hope Heart Program at the Benaroya Research Institute. A world- renowned scientist he has been part of The Hope since 2000. |
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Greg Witter
Greg is Principal of The Witter Group, a Seattle marketing and consulting firm. He is chair of the Marketing, PR and Fundraising committee of The Hope. He is chair of the Communications Committee. |
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Kristine Wright, MPH
Kristine joined the Board in 2005. She is a former executive in the clinical trials industry, having run multiple cardiovascular drug and device studies. Kristine is a member of the Sauvage Healing Heart Guild and served as Procurement Co-Chair for the 2007 and 2008 Guild Galas. |
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