Board of Directors

A Message From Our President

It's my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to each one of you as you get ready to join OSWAPIC. This is an environment where we value empowering our chapter members to make an impact.

Use this opportunity to pursue whatever drives your passion. We continue to grow as a chapter and attract new members due to our ability to collaborate, learn, and explore new patient safety solutions.

-Elizabeth Johnson

"We aspire to be a chapter that is authentic, inspiring, and relevant."

As part of your OSWAPIC journey, we want you to start networking and building your community at work right away. Learn more about volunteer opportunities, leadership, chapter mission, and culture.

2025 OSWAPIC Officers

Elizabeth Johnson, CIC

President

Oregon Health Authority, Healthcare Associated Infections Team

Jennifer Rowland, CIC

Secretary

Oregon Health Authority

Therese Phin, RN;CIC

President-elect

Oregon Health Authority

Catherine Kroll, MPH; CIC

Immediate Past President

PeaceHealth

Victoria Larios, BSN; RN

Treasurer

WA State DOH

Dennis Drapiza, MPH; BSN; RN; CIC

Director

Lorna Middleton, CIC

Director

PeaceHealth

Gail Weeks, CIC

Director

PeaceHealth