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Eliminating Health Inequities C.H.E.F. Elects Richard Mockler toBoard

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.'s174;) announced that it has elected Richard Mockler to its Board of Directors. Mockler is the Deputy Director of the Snohomish Health District, a public health agency in Washington State focused on improving the health of individuals, families and communities through disease prevention, health promotion and protection from environmental threats. As a seasoned and dedicated leader with a passion for eliminating health inequities, Mockler brings valued perspective and expertise to the C.H.E.F. Board.

Mockler has worked for the Snohomish Health District for over twenty years, helping to shape and direct its development and growth. Prior to joining the Snohomish Health District, Mockler served as Business Manager for the Crippled Children'ss Division of the Oregon Health Sciences University.

Mockler has held numerous leadership positions in Washington State. He is immediate past Chair of the Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials and is a long-term Board member of the Washington State Public Health Association. In 2003 he was a founder of the Public Health Roundtable, a coalition of organizations working to secure a dedicated, sufficient, and stable funding source for public health. He continues to serve as Chair of the Public Health Roundtable. Mockler received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Oregon State University and his Master of Business Administration from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University.

We are honored to welcome Rick to our Board for his leadership and depth of expertise in the public health sector, said Larry Clark, C.H.E.F.'ss President and Chief Executive Officer. His dedication and commitment to helping eliminate health inequities is in total alignment with our work at C.H.E.F., and we look forward to Rick'ss future contributions in helping us to advance our mission.

About Comprehensive Health Education Foundation

Founded in 1974, Seattle-based Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.'s174;) is a nationally known nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health and quality of life through education. With a long history of innovation in bringing better health to individuals and communities, C.H.E.F.'ss efforts today focus on eliminating health inequities through a powerful combination of advocacy, education, grant-making, and partnerships, as well as consulting. Whether assisting organizations in becoming more effective advocates for change, or providing consulting through its MissionWise's174; division to help organizations better deliver services and become more sustainable, C.H.E.F. brings together foundations, government, nonprofits, and coalitions to create a social movement to eliminate health inequities. For information about C.H.E.F. and MissionWise, please visit www.chef.org and www.missionwise.org or call 1.800.323.2433.

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