Meet the Speakers!

Erin Jones has worked in and around schools in different capacities for over 30 years. She has worked and done consultation for non-profits, government agencies and businesses. She has worked and lived in 5 states, from the East Coast to the Midwest to the West Coast, in communities that were predominantly White communities to communities that were predominantly Black communities to those that boasted dozens of languages and cultures. She has been recognized locally and nationally for her work in education and equity. 

Learn more about Erin at www.erinjonesdreams.com. 

David Crump has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, is an adjunct Professor at Gonzaga and Whitworth University, and has worked in a wide range of settings, including locked psychiatric facilities, employee assistance programs, residential, and school-based. 

Ronald Boy is an attorney whose career spans serving as a chief juvenile prosecuting attorney, in-house counsel for Seattle Public Schools, of counsel at the Seattle law firm Preg O'Donnell and Gillett, and beginning in April, he has served as associate superintendent of human resources and legal services for the Bainbridge Island School District. Ronald has extensive experience in education law and working with school districts, and he has been a supporter of WA SBHA for many years. Ronald lives in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle with his husband Marvin and dogs Marty and Mia. 

Erin Dury (she/her) joined the Washington School-Based Health Alliance as Executive Director in 2024. She brings over two decades of experience driving transformative change in organizations of all sizes. With a direct and inclusive approach, she prioritizes social justice–centered community involvement, policy development, and systems change. Erin’s expertise lies in youth-focused areas including child welfare reform, public education, and youth development. As a structured thinker, she amplifies the strengths of others and excels at mobilizing organizations toward a shared vision. Committed to expanding access and amplifying the voices of youth, Erin is excited to bring her experience and dedication to advancing whole-health approaches that ensure children and youth have the support they need to thrive in health, learning, and life within a racially just and inclusive society. 

Dr. Asante is a board-certified General Pediatric Physician, who approaches his clinical practice from the backgrounds of community health and implementation science. He is passionate about his work as a child health advocate, particularly as it pertains to expanding access to comprehensive healthcare for under resourced youth and adolescents. He is committed to creating clinical spaces where providers can form impactful relationships with families that improve health and well-being, both inside and outside of the doctor’s office. As a child health advocate, he believes that through supportive relationships, we can make the world a better place for children.

Ehryn Barthelme is a Health Education Trainer with the Washington State Department of Health's Workforce Pathways Program, where she designs and delivers accessible, culturally responsive training and workforce development opportunities for emerging public health professionals. With more than 25 years of experience in youth development, leadership education, community engagement, and public health workforce development, Ehryn has partnered with organizations including the YMCA, Community Youth Services, Planned Parenthood Teen Council, Boys & Girls Clubs, YouthCare, the Kauai Public School District, and the Washington State Department of Health. Throughout her career, she has helped young people discover their strengths, develop leadership skills, and explore meaningful pathways into education, public service, and public health careers. 

Rahel Behailu, MPH is a Program Executive of Health Equity at the YMCA of Greater Seattle with over 14 years of experience as a health equity subject matter expert, specializing in equitable strategies, community health engagement, advocacy, analytics, bias reduction, and diversity and inclusion practices. Leads numerous health initiatives, from conception to evaluation, aimed at addressing systemic disparities and fostering inclusive environments to improve outcomes and reduce unconscious bias. I am committed to partnering with diverse and underrepresented populations to achieve tangible impacts in health equity. I Serve as a Co-Principal Investigator  to address intersectional stigmas and HIV testing in African immigrant communities (CFAR), member of CFAR Community Consultative Group (OCOE,CFAR), Community Action Coalition (OCOE, UW/Fred Hutch), Health Equity Community Advisory Council (Seattle Children's Research Center, CDHE), Community Advisory Board (Harborview Injury Prevention Research Center, HIPRC), Scientific Advisory Committee (UW/Fred Hutch CFAR), Community Investigator, RADIANT program: Adapting Research Design & Systems to Improve EDI in Cancer Clinical Trials (UW) Cancer Vaccine Institute, ITHS, and Fred Hutch IRB, ( Fred Hutch), and Chair, UW Department of Global Health Partner Advisory Board.

Megan Frye, PhD is a Lead Attending Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Frye’s work focuses on decreasing disparities in access to behavioral healthcare by integrating services into schools and primary care settings. Dr Frye leads the Seattle Children’s Hospital/University of Washington School-Based Implementation, Partnership, Advocacy, Consultation and Training Team (SCH/UW School IMPACT Team) and is affiliate faculty at the University of Washington SMART Center. Dr. Frye provides clinical consultation and training to therapists and staff in school-based health centers. Clinically, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges with an emphasis on autism spectrum disorders. She champions innovation efforts in decreasing healthcare disparities by integrating autism diagnostics into primary care and school settings. 

Lisa Barrois, PhD is an Attending Licensed Psychologist at Seattle Children's Hospital and former school psychologist. Dr. Barrois’ clinical work focuses on treatment of anxiety in an intensive outpatient program setting. As a member of the Seattle Children’s Hospital/University of Washington School-Based Implementation, Partnership, Advocacy, Consultation and Training Team (SCH/UW School IMPACT Team), Dr. Barrois provides clinical consultation and training to therapists and staff in school-based health centers as well as supports public health initiatives related to school mental health. 

Sheena Zacherle 

(WestSide High School)

Erin Okuno is the Acting Director of the Washington State Office of the Education Ombuds. Her background includes early learning and K-12 public education policy, leading and supporting grassroots coalition building, and racial equity work. 

Dulce Negrete (Columbia Valley Community Health )

Dulce Negrete is a Clinic Manager at Columbia Valley Community Health in Wenatchee, Washington, where she supports operations and community‑focused initiatives that expand equitable access to care. She is passionate about collaborative partnerships and advancing services that improve health outcomes for children, youth, and families. 

Michelle Sorensen, LICSW, serves as a Wellness Coordinator for Richland School District, where she supports School-Based Mental Health, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Previously, Michelle worked as a school social worker in alternative learning settings. She is passionate about building strong community partnerships and fostering cross-system collaboration to improve access to behavioral health resources and coordinated supports for students and families. She leads the Richland School District Community Mental Health Team and serves as a Steering Committee Member for the Youth Access to Resources Program, helping strengthen connections between schools, community providers, and local agencies. Michelle is a member of the OSPI School-Based Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention Work Group, contributing to statewide efforts to advance student mental health, suicide prevention, and well-being. 

Kiersten Uffenorde serves as the Richland School District Mental Health Case Manager.  She is a part of the district's School Based Mental Health (SBMH) team in partnership with Lutheran Community Services Northwest.  Kiersten helped to build the SBMH program from the ground up 4.5 years ago and is passionate about the essential services the SBMH team provides to Richland students and families.  Kiersten has been working in the field of social services since 1998 and along her path, picked up an Associate's Degree in Nursing and then returned to her true passion in working with kids in families.  Kiersten works collaboratively with students, schools, families and community partners to ensure students and families mental health needs are met.  

Angela Withers is a District Wellness Coordinator and Nationally Certified School Psychologist in Richland School District. Her work focuses on integrating school and community mental health supports within a Multi-Tiered System of Support, strengthening partnerships with families and community providers, and using data to guide sustainable improvements in student wellness. She also coordinates the district’s student threat assessment program and behavioral health crisis responses. Angela brings experience in school psychology, community mental health, and crisis services, and has presented nationally on integrated mental health systems and crisis response leadership. She was named Washington State School Psychologist of the Year in 2021 and serves on OSPI’s School Safety and Student Well-Being Advisory Committee. 

Melissa Rivera serves as the outreach, training, & education manager for the Eligibility Policy Innovation and Community Support team within the Health Care Authority. She has served as a public service employee with both the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) and the Health Care Authority ensuring equitable access to health care, reducing barriers to coverage, and fostering community engagement through education, outreach, and partnership.

Chelsea Stone, MPH is the Program Manager II for K-12 Strategy and Opportunities at Community Health Plan of Washington who lives in Renton, Washington. She has worked in the public health field since 2014 in the United States and abroad.