Department Profile
The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is located in Olympia, Washington. The Department is governed by the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners.
Our Mission: "Working together to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for everyone".
Our Vision: "Thriving, hopeful, healthy communities where all people are safe and supported and our environment is protected."
Values: Integrity, Leadership, Service Excellence, Hope, Compassion, Wellness, Inclusivity
The Strategic Plan for the Department addresses five focus areas:
- Achieve Organizational Excellence
- Advance Equity
- Protect Human Health
- Promote Healthy Behaviors
- Support Well-Being
Executive Leadership Team
| David M. Bayne, Department Director | Dr. Jen Freiheit, Department Assistant Director |
| Gretchen Thaller, Community Wellness & Education Division Director | Erin Birklid, Disease Control and Prevention Division Director |
| Season Long, Environmental Health Division Director | Corrine Marson, Fiscal Team Senior Management Analyst |
| Thomas Webster, Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention Program Manager | Chelyn Sowers, Treatment Sales Tax Program Manager |
| Mark Moffett, Social Services Program Manager | Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, Thurston County Health Officer |
| Vickie Larkin, Administrative Services Program Manager | Lynda Zeman, Executive Assistant |
| Renae Miller, Public Information Supervisor | Jaclyn Gilly, Board of Health Clerk & Policy Program Manager |
The Public Health and Social Services Department is made up of the following Divisions:
| Administrative Services | Fiscal |
| Community Wellness & Education | Office of Housing & Homeless Prevention |
| Disease Control & Prevention | Social Services |
| Environmental Health | Treatment Sales Tax |