We are Recruiting for New Board Members to Join HealthAdvocateX!
HealthAdvocateX is a national 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization focused on helping people
transform from patient to active participant and partner in their own health care. Since our
founding in 2012, HealthAdvocateX has had low turn-over and high engagement from a
working Board of about 12 members. We have been meeting monthly and Board Members do
some work in addition to part-time paid staff.
In 2022, ten years after our founding, we began to start our succession planning as long-time
board members serving on HealthAdvocateX (formerly the Washington State Health Advocacy
Association) have been rotating off their planned terms.
We have at least three open Board Positions that we will be recruiting for to start in January
2026.
Our hope is that through recruitment of additional Board Members, we will continue to advance our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access values
Here are the key requirements for Board Members:
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- Participate in Annual Retreat (Sat/Sunday half day virtual – Sat, Jan. 30 1-5
pm EST/ 10-2 PT) ; Sun., Feb 1 Noon – 3 EST/10-12 PT) - Be able to participate in the majority of Board Meetings, held virtually 90
minutes starting at 7 pm EST/4 PM PT the fourth Wednesday of every
month; - Participate in committees and projects as needed;
- Be able to make an annual financial contribution (any size, something
meaningful to your personal situation, ‘ give or get’); - Connect HealthAdvocateX with people and resources that advance our
mission; - Attend virtual events
- Will consider serving on Executive Board sometime in the next four years
- Participate in Annual Retreat (Sat/Sunday half day virtual – Sat, Jan. 30 1-5
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- Here are specific experiences/backgrounds we hope to add to our Board:
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- Lived Experience with Health Advocacy
- Legal, Financial, or Development Background
- Located Outside of Washington State
- Clinical Experience
- October 17, 2025Nationally Recognized Leadership in Health or Health Advocacy
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- Here are specific experiences/backgrounds we hope to add to our Board:
Board Members have the following duties and expectations:
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- Participate in Monthly Meetings (3rd Wednesday of the month)
- Participate in Major Events
- Participate in our Annual Board Retreat (1/2 day Saturday; ½ day Sunday typically end
of Jan or beginning of February) - Make an annual financial donation to HealthAdvocate X (in the 1st Quarter of the year if
possible) - Support our mission through strategic advice, relationship development and
connections as well as participation in activities - Sign Conflict of Interest Policy
- Adhere to Code of Ethics if you are practicing health advocacy
- Board terms are three years
Application Process
Please fill out the Prospective HealthAdvocateX Talent Scout and submit to info@healthadvocatex.org by October 17, 2025
Schedule a time for a virtual interview (1 hour) through Board Chair
Malynnda Stewart to occur between October 27 – 31, 2025.
Candidates will be notified November 21, 2025
We recognize that health care leadership may be under-represented in specific communities.
We actively encourage people with various backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Our Recruitment/New Member On-Boarding Timeline:
October 17, 2025 – Deadline to Apply for Board Position
October 27 – Nov. 7, 2025 – Virtual Meetings with Potential Board Members
November 19, 2025 – HealthAdvocateX Board Meeting/Vote on Candidates
November 21, 2025 – Notification to Candidates
January 7, 2026 – New Member On Boarding Virtual Orientation
February 7 – 8 – HealthAdvocateX Annual Virtual Strategic Retreat