WithinReach Board members are energetic and committed champions of our work supporting Washington families. In
shared leadership with staff management, our Board provides governance and defines the strategic direction priorities
for WithinReach. They generously offer their time, thought, energy and financial support in service of our mission.
President
Rupin Thakkar, MD
Swedish Medical Group
General Pediatrician and Clinic Director, Swedish Pediatrics – Edmonds
First Vice-President
Anna Rapp
Independent Global Health Consultant
Second Vice-President
Gerard Fischer
Health Care Executive – Retired
Secretary-Treasurer
Katy Cook
Abacus Financial Planning
Principal
Board Members
Lauren Baba
Center for Community Health & Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente
Evaluation & Learning Associate
Mary DeFranks
University of Washington Board Fellow
Thatcher Felt, DO
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Pediatrician
Yuri Kim
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Program Officer
Krista Knutson
Bank of America
Commercial Real Estate Banking | Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
Sheryll Namingit
Washington Health Care Authority
Health Economics Research Manager